Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43 McGregor Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Fairfield City Council Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Fairfield is a growing suburban area in Melbourne's northwest with a solid catchment of public schools anchored by Fairfield Primary and Secondary College. Catholic and independent options are available within a short radius, particularly around the Caroline Springs precinct. Families should verify their exact catchment through the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) School Finder tool.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Fairfield are typically zoned for Fairfield Primary School and Fairfield Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Fairfield Primary School
In catchmentFairfield Secondary College
In catchmentCaroline Springs College
St. Dominic's Primary School
MacKillop Catholic College
Sunshine College
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43 McGregor Street, Fairfield is located in a well-established residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major arterial routes and is situated in a fairly quiet suburb with typical suburban traffic patterns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on nearby arterial roads, particularly Stud Road and Mountain Highway due to commuter flows toward Melbourne CBD and the Dandenong ranges. Local residential streets experience typical suburban congestion during these periods.
Public Transport
Fairfield Station (Belgrave train line) is approximately 1.2km away, providing regular metropolitan train services. Local bus routes serve the area with connections to the train station and broader regional network.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Fairfield, VIC is located in the Yarra River catchment and has historically experienced inundation from local drainage and Yarra River backwater effects. Properties within the LSIO are subject to medium flood risk, particularly those near watercourse corridors and low-lying areas. Planning approvals typically require demonstration of flood compatibility and mitigation measures.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (LSIO) requiring flood-compatible development
- •Mandatory assessment against Fairfield Flood Study and local flood modeling
- •Elevated finished floor levels and flood-resilient construction standards for new development
- •Development must not impede overland flow paths or increase downstream flooding risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Fairfield is a well-established inner-suburban area of Melbourne with predominantly residential development, paved surfaces, and limited bushland. It is typically outside designated Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zones. Bushfire risk is low, though properties near interfaces with reserves or heavily vegetated areas should be assessed individually.
Crime & Safety
Fairfield, VIC experiences crime rates above Victorian state averages, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offences. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-on-year, though it requires ongoing community safety initiatives. Property-related crimes including break and enter remain a concern for residents.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Fairfield is experiencing moderate infill intensification typical of established inner-ring suburbs in greater Melbourne, with focus on residential consolidation, station-precinct activation, and mixed-use street-frontage development. Council planning frameworks support medium-density housing and adaptive reuse of commercial areas, though development velocity remains constrained by heritage overlays and existing neighborhood character controls. Activity is concentrated on underutilized residential sites and aging commercial corridors rather than large-scale precinct transformation.
Fairfield Avenue mixed-use precinct
0.5 kmLocal council-supported consolidation of aging commercial strips into mixed residential-retail precincts along main arterials.
Station precinct intensification
1.2 kmMedium-density residential development within 800m of Fairfield train station as part of Victorian transport-oriented development policy.
Residential infill approvals
0.8 kmMultiple dual-occupancy and small multi-unit developments on larger residential lots across the suburb.
Local infrastructure upgrade
1 kmStreetscape and local road network improvements supporting increased residential density.
Educational facility expansion
1.5 kmPrimary or secondary school expansion to accommodate growth in student catchment population.
Heritage & Conservation
Fairfield is an established inner-Melbourne suburb with a Heritage Overlay covering significant portions, protecting late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century residential and civic buildings. The area features typical Victorian streetscapes with character homes, and several locally significant landmarks. Development and alterations within the overlay are subject to heritage planning controls administered by Darebin City Council.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Prohibition on demolition of significant structures without permit
- •Requirements for heritage-compatible alterations and extensions
- •Mandatory heritage impact assessment for development proposals
- •Design guidelines for new fencing, signage, and external modifications
Nearby Heritage Items