Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
34 Trafford Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Moreland Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Brunswick is a well-serviced inner-northern Melbourne suburb with strong public primary and secondary options, complemented by nearby Catholic schools. The area has good access to both government and independent schooling within walking or short drive distance, making it attractive for families at all year levels.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Brunswick are typically zoned for Brunswick Primary School (primary) and either Pascoe Vale Secondary College or Brunswick Secondary College (secondary); verify with the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Brunswick Primary School
In catchmentPascoe Vale Secondary College
In catchmentSt Ambrose Primary School
Parade College
Coburg Primary School
Brunswick Secondary College
Montmorency Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
34 Trafford Street, Brunswick is located in an inner-west Melbourne suburb with moderate traffic conditions typical of residential areas. The location has good access to major arterial roads and public transport connectivity, with increased congestion during peak hours due to proximity to the CBD.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9 AM and 4-6 PM) experiences increased congestion on Sydney Road and Bell Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD. Local streets see elevated volumes during these periods, particularly weekday mornings.
Public Transport
Excellent access to public transport within 500-800m. Brunswick Station (Upfield Line) approximately 700m away, with multiple tram routes on nearby Sydney Road and Bell Street providing frequent services to the CBD and surrounding areas.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Brunswick is located in the Darebin Creek and Yarra River catchment area and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay in flood-prone zones, particularly in lower-lying areas near waterways. Historical flood events affecting Melbourne's inner suburbs have impacted properties in proximity to creek corridors. Planning overlays and development controls manage flood risk, but properties in mapped flood zones require careful assessment and elevated floor design.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties within mapped flood extent
- •Development approval typically required for works in LSIO areas; floor levels and flood-resilient design mandatory
- •Moorabbin Creek and localized drainage corridors may trigger SBO (Specific Flood Overlay) assessment
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under Melbourne Water or Darebin City Council drainage design guidelines
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Brunswick is a dense, inner-suburban area of Melbourne with predominantly residential and commercial development. The suburb has low bushfire risk due to minimal vegetation, urban built form, and distance from bushland interfaces. Properties are unlikely to be mapped in the BMO or BPA and would typically require no special bushfire-resistant construction measures.
Crime & Safety
Brunswick is an inner-city Melbourne suburb with crime rates moderately above Victorian averages, primarily driven by theft and assault incidents typical of urban areas. The suburb has maintained relatively stable crime levels in recent years with property crime and interpersonal violence being the dominant offense categories. Local law enforcement presence and community initiatives have helped prevent significant escalation in recorded incidents.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Brunswick and surrounding Moreland municipality is experiencing steady residential intensification driven by transit accessibility (Upfield Line), zoning liberalization favoring medium-density housing, and conversion of industrial/warehouse stock. Development activity is characterized by incremental infill and adaptive reuse rather than large-scale greenfield projects, with strong council support for TOD and housing supply targets in an established inner-urban context.
Brunswick residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple townhouse and apartment infill projects across Brunswick responding to zoning changes and proximity to transit corridors.
Coburg North mixed-use precinct
1.2 kmResidential and retail development along Sydney Road capitalizing on commercial corridor revitalization.
Moreland renewal - housing intensification
0.5 kmCouncil-led urban renewal focusing on incremental apartment and townhouse development near transport nodes.
Upfield Line upgrade corridor development
1 kmTOD-enabled residential and commercial projects clustered around upgraded Upfield railway stations.
Brunswick warehouse conversions
0 kmAdaptive reuse of industrial and warehouse buildings into apartments across the heritage precinct.
Moreland Liquor and Logistics precinct renewal
2 kmStrategic urban renewal site targeting residential, retail and community uses in inner-north industrial area.
Heritage & Conservation
Brunswick is an inner-north suburb of Melbourne with significant late-19th and early-20th century residential and civic heritage. The area contains multiple locally-significant heritage places and is subject to Heritage Overlay controls, particularly around the commercial centre and established residential streets. Many Victorian and Federation-era properties contribute to the suburb's character, with development subject to council heritage considerations.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Facade and external alterations require council approval
- •Demolition or major works subject to heritage permit
- •Residential zoning prevents high-density commercial development
- •Streetscape character controls including fencing and front setbacks
Nearby Heritage Items