Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
357 Warrigal Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Whitehorse Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Burwood is a well-serviced inner-eastern suburb with a solid public primary and secondary catchment network, plus several respected Catholic and independent options nearby. The area has good school accessibility within walking distance for primary-age children. Parents should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Burwood Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; Camberwell High School is the likely public secondary catchment school. Verify with the VIC Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Burwood Primary School
In catchmentCamberwell High School
In catchmentOur Lady of Fatima Primary School
Marist College Camberwell
Camberwell Grammar School
Korowa Anglican Girls School
Ashwood Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
357 Warrigal Road is located in Burwood with moderate traffic conditions typical of an inner-suburban Melbourne location. The area experiences regular congestion during peak hours due to its proximity to major arterial roads and the Eastern Freeway corridor.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion on Warrigal Road and Burwood Highway during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours, with increased traffic from commuters accessing the Eastern Freeway. Peak hour travel times can increase by 40-60% compared to off-peak conditions.
Public Transport
Good access to public transport; Burwood Station (Belgrave Line) is approximately 800m away, with regular train services to the CBD. Multiple bus routes serve the area including routes along Warrigal Road and Burwood Highway.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Burwood is in the Yarra River catchment in Melbourne's inner east. While the Yarra has significant historical flood events upstream (notably the 1934 and 1990 floods), central Burwood sits predominantly above the immediate floodplain, though some lower-lying or waterfront-adjacent properties may fall within LSIO mapping. Most of the suburb experiences low to very low flood risk, though properties within or near defined flood overlays should verify their specific status with Whitehorse City Council.
Planning Controls
- •Development in LSIO areas requires consideration of flood risk and may require floor level controls
- •Yarra River flood studies inform planning decisions for properties within mapped flood extent
- •Building and planning permit conditions may include flood resilience measures for at-risk properties
- •Normal Australian Building Standards (including flood resistance) apply to new construction
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Burwood is a well-established inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and residential development. The area is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to low vegetation density and distance from bushland interfaces. Standard building requirements apply; specific BAL assessment recommended via VIC planning authority.
Crime & Safety
Burwood, VIC experiences crime rates consistent with metropolitan Melbourne suburbs of similar density and demographics. Theft-related offences comprise the largest category, reflecting typical urban patterns. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with no significant recent escalation or improvement.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Burwood in Melbourne's inner east is experiencing steady medium-density residential infill and mixed-use intensification, particularly around the Burwood train station and activity centre corridor. Council planning priorities focus on transit-oriented development and activation of the Burwood Highway precinct. Development activity remains moderate with a focus on apartment buildings, townhouses, and retail-mixed-use projects that leverage proximity to rail transport.
Burwood Highway Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmMixed-use development along Burwood Highway corridor incorporating residential apartments, retail and office space as part of activity centre intensification.
Recent Residential DA - Apartment Building
0.3 kmMulti-storey residential apartment building targeting medium-density infill development in close proximity to Burwood station.
Tooronga Reserve Precinct Works
1.2 kmPublic realm and recreational infrastructure improvements including landscaping and accessibility upgrades to local reserves.
Station Precinct Intensification
0.2 kmTransit-oriented development potential around Burwood train station with focus on residential and retail activation.
Local Residential Infill DAs
0.8 kmMedium-density residential infill projects including townhouse developments and dual occupancy approvals across residential zones.
Heritage & Conservation
Burwood is an inner-eastern Melbourne suburb with substantial Victorian and Edwardian residential heritage, centred around the heritage-listed railway station. Much of the suburb falls within a heritage overlay or character residential area managed by Whitehorse Council, with typical restrictions on exterior alterations to period homes.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Alterations to front facades and rooflines require heritage approval
- •Removal or modification of original windows and doors restricted
- •New construction must complement Victorian/Edwardian character
- •Demolition of heritage-significant structures prohibited without consent
Nearby Heritage Items