Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
52 Westminster Grove
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Hume Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Sunbury is a growing outer-west Melbourne suburb with solid public primary and secondary options anchored by Sunbury Primary and Sunbury Secondary College. Strong Catholic alternatives including Salesian College and Star of the Sea College serve the area. Families should verify catchment directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or DET Victoria, as zoning can vary by street.
Likely public catchment
Properties in central Sunbury are most likely zoned for Sunbury Primary School and Sunbury Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Sunbury Primary School
In catchmentSunbury Secondary College
In catchmentSacred Heart Primary School, Sunbury
Star of the Sea College
Salesian College, Sunbury
Sunbury English Language School
Gisborne Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
52 Westminster Grove in Sunbury experiences moderate traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours due to proximity to the Hume Highway and local arterial routes. The area benefits from reasonable access to public transport but relies heavily on car travel for most commuters.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and afternoon (4-6pm) peak hours see increased congestion on Hume Highway and Gap Road as commuters travel to/from Melbourne CBD. Local roads experience elevated traffic during school zones (8-9am, 2:45-3:45pm) and weekend shopping traffic near Sunbury central.
Public Transport
Sunbury Railway Station located approximately 2.5km south, serviced by V/Line and Metro trains providing regular services to Melbourne CBD (approximately 50-60 minutes). Local bus services available within 1km providing connectivity to the station and local areas.
Public Transport
4 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Rosenthal Boulevard/Vineyard Road (1.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Rosenthal Boulevard/Vineyard Road
bus
Rosenthal Boulevard/Vineyard Road
bus
Deveny Road/Vineyard Road
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Elizabeth Drive/Vineyard Road
bus
Flood Risk
Sunbury is located in the Newlands Creek catchment northwest of Melbourne and is subject to the Victorian Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). The suburb has experienced localised flooding during significant rainfall events, particularly affecting low-lying areas near waterways. Properties in designated flood zones are subject to planning controls requiring flood-aware design and assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for new buildings and works; typically floor levels set above the 1% AEP flood level
- •Development in flood-affected areas requires flood risk assessment and may trigger referral to responsible authority
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions to mitigate local flooding from tributary creeks
- •Building permit conditions often include flood-proofing or elevated design standards
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Sunbury is a fringe-rural suburb northwest of Melbourne with moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland reserves and scattered native vegetation. Properties in Sunbury are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and may be subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), typically attracting BAL-12.5 or BAL-19 ratings. Construction standards and vegetation management around buildings are recommended to mitigate ember attack and radiant heat exposure.
Crime & Safety
Sunbury in Victoria's growth corridor experiences moderate crime levels broadly consistent with state averages for outer suburban areas. Theft and assault represent the primary crime categories, reflecting patterns typical of developing residential communities. Crime trends remain relatively stable with no significant escalation observed in recent periods.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Sunbury is experiencing steady residential growth as a key outer-Melbourne growth corridor, with major greenfield estates, town centre densification around the railway station, and supporting infrastructure investment. The Hume City Council precinct plan and strategic location on the Calder Freeway are driving both new subdivision activity and mixed-use urban renewal, making it a moderately active development market within Melbourne's outer suburbs.
Sunbury Metropolitan Activity Centre Precinct
0 kmPlanned town centre densification around Sunbury railway station with residential apartments, retail and community facilities as part of Hume City Council's strategic framework.
Determination: 2026-2028
Sunbury West Residential Estate
2.5 kmLarge-scale greenfield residential development with 200+ dwelling lots targeting young families on the western fringe of Sunbury.
Mount Atkinson Estate Expansion
1.5 kmStaged residential precinct expansion adding 150-200 new dwellings within the established Mount Atkinson locality.
Sunbury Bypass and Local Road Upgrades
1.5 kmState government-funded transport and connectivity improvements supporting growth corridors along the Calder Freeway interface.
Retail and Commercial Mixed-Use DA
0.8 kmSecondary shopping centre and convenience retail precinct approved to support population growth in outer metropolitan Melbourne.
Recent Residential Development Applications
2 kmInfill and subdivision DAs reflecting typical smaller-scale residential development activity across Sunbury's established suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Sunbury is a regional town with scattered local heritage significance, primarily centred on early 20th-century civic and transport infrastructure. Most residential properties are post-war suburban development with limited individual heritage listing. The town retains modest heritage character in its central commercial precinct but lacks formal conservation area designation.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Local heritage overlays may apply to individual properties of significance
- •Planning permits required for alterations to heritage-listed buildings
- •Façade and streetscape preservation requirements in some cases
Nearby Heritage Items