Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
405/20 Pier Lane
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Maribyrnong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Maribyrnong offers a mix of solid public schools (Maribyrnong Primary and Footscray High as the likely catchment options) alongside nearby Catholic and independent alternatives including St. Augustine's and MacKillop College. The area has reasonable access to secondary options within a few kilometres. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education via Find My School.
Likely public catchment
Maribyrnong is likely zoned for Maribyrnong Primary School (primary) and Footscray High School (secondary) under the VIC catchment system.
Nearby schools
Maribyrnong Primary School
In catchmentFootscray High School
In catchmentSt. Augustine's Primary School
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Yarra Bend Primary School
Brunswick Secondary College
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
405/20 Pier Lane is located in Maribyrnong near the Maribyrnong River, with moderate traffic conditions typical of inner-Melbourne suburban areas. The location benefits from proximity to major arterial roads but experiences congestion during peak hours, particularly on weekday mornings and evenings.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) creates notable congestion on Maribyrnong Road and approaches to the West Gate Freeway. The West Gate Bridge acts as a bottleneck for southbound traffic. Local streets experience increased vehicle movement during these periods, though the riverside location provides some buffering from main traffic flows.
Public Transport
Maribyrnong Station (Werribee Line) is approximately 800-900m away. Multiple bus routes service the area including routes along Maribyrnong Road. The location has moderate public transport accessibility for inner-Melbourne standards.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Maribyrnong is a western Melbourne suburb with significant flood risk from the Maribyrnong River, which has a history of overbank flooding. The LSIO overlay affects properties within the river corridor and immediate floodplain, requiring careful planning assessment. Properties outside the overlay but within proximity to the river should verify their specific flood status via the VIC planning scheme and local council flood mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties within the Maribyrnong River floodplain
- •Flood-sensitive land use restrictions and building design requirements for affected areas
- •Requirement for flood risk assessment and mitigation measures in planning permits for LSIO-affected land
- •Floor level and finished ground level controls to manage flood impact
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Maribyrnong is a densely urbanised inner-western suburb of Melbourne with minimal bushfire risk. The area is characterised by residential development, parks, and the Maribyrnong River corridor rather than extensive native vegetation or hilly terrain. Properties in this suburb are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and typically do not require BAL construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Maribyrnong experiences crime rates moderately above the Victorian average, primarily driven by property crimes including theft and break and enters. The suburb's crime profile has remained relatively stable over recent years. As an outer western Melbourne suburb with mixed residential and industrial areas, preventative measures around vehicle security and home protection remain advisable.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Maribyrnong is experiencing steady inner-west infill development with emphasis on riverside precinct activation, medium-density residential conversion along major roads, and adaptive reuse of industrial heritage. The area benefits from proximity to Footscray activity centre, strong transit connectivity, and council focus on Maribyrnong River as a key urban renewal corridor, driving mixed-use and residential development pressure typical of Melbourne's inner-west intensification.
Maribyrnong River Precinct Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMedium-density residential and commercial development along the Maribyrnong River corridor with public realm improvements and heritage consideration.
Footscray Road Corridor Residential
1.2 kmMulti-storey apartment complex targeting middle-ring Melbourne infill demand on a strategic transit corridor.
Maribyrnong Primary School Precinct Renewal
0.8 kmSchool facility modernisation and potential shared community facilities reflecting council investment in local amenity.
West Melbourne Industrial-to-Residential Conversion
2 kmAdaptive reuse of industrial heritage sites in adjacent precinct converting to residential and creative-industry uses.
Local Residential Infill DAs
0.3 kmScattered residential infill and townhouse developments on underutilised residential blocks responding to housing demand.
Heritage & Conservation
Maribyrnong is an inner-west Melbourne suburb with moderate heritage significance, characterized by late 19th and early 20th century residential streetscapes, industrial heritage sites, and riverside precinct values. The suburb falls within broader Footscray–Maribyrnong heritage conservation areas with Heritage Overlay controls protecting character buildings and streetscapes. Properties in designated overlays face restrictions on external alterations and demolition.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay controls on significant streetscapes and individual buildings
- •Requirement for planning approval on external modifications to heritage-listed properties
- •Maribyrnong River frontage environmental and heritage buffer restrictions
- •Character Residential Overlay limitations on subdivision and contemporary infill density
Nearby Heritage Items