Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
6 Foote Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Bayside Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Brighton offers strong public school options in its local catchment schools, complemented by several well-regarded independent and Catholic alternatives nearby. The area provides diverse schooling choices across primary and secondary levels within a compact radius. Parents should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority or local education department.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Brighton are typically zoned for Brighton Primary School and Brighton Secondary College under the VIC public system.
Nearby schools
Brighton Primary School
In catchmentBrighton Secondary College
In catchmentFirbank Grammar School
St. Leonard's College
Mentone Grammar School
Holy Rosary Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
6 Foote Street, Brighton is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while being in a quieter street setting.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm) experience increased traffic on nearby Bay Street and Church Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD and surrounding areas. Foote Street itself remains relatively quiet as it is a residential thoroughfare.
Public Transport
Brighton railway station is approximately 800m away, providing regular Frankston line services. Multiple bus routes operate on nearby Bay Street and Church Street, approximately 300-500m from the property, offering good access to public transport.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
North Brighton
train
North Brighton Station
bus
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Unnamed stop
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Elsternwick Station/Horne Street
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Hillcrest Avenue
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Flood Risk
Brighton is located within the Yarra River floodplain and subject to Victoria's Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Properties in this suburb face moderate flood risk from Yarra River inundation during major rainfall and high water events. Flood-resilient design, elevated floor levels, and compliance with planning overlays are standard requirements for development.
Planning Controls
- •Development must satisfy minimum floor level requirements relative to the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP
- •Flood resilience and mitigation measures required for new buildings in LSIO areas
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for permit applications affecting waterways or drainage
- •Restrictions on certain land uses (e.g. vulnerable facilities) in high flood-risk zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Brighton is a well-established inner suburban locality in metropolitan Melbourne with predominantly urban and residential development. The area has minimal bushland, low vegetation density, and is not mapped within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Bushfire risk to properties in Brighton is considered low.
Crime & Safety
Brighton is an affluent beachside suburb in Victoria with crime rates generally lower than the state average. Property-related crimes such as theft dominate the incident profile, consistent with the suburb's demographics. Overall crime conditions remain stable with moderate police presence appropriate for the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Brighton is experiencing steady infill development focused on mixed-use intensification around the shopping precinct and foreshore activation, alongside incremental residential apartment development. Council DA activity reflects moderate growth pressure driven by coastal amenity, proximity to employment centres, and urban consolidation policy, with particular focus on public realm improvements and sustainable transport infrastructure. Development is predominantly low-to-medium density residential and retail mixed-use rather than major precinct-scale projects.
Brighton Beach Foreshore Renewal
0.5 kmPublic realm upgrade and activation of Brighton Beach precinct including landscaping, amenity facilities and pedestrian access improvements.
Determination: 2025
Residential Infill - Church Street
0.8 km3-4 storey apartment development with ground-floor retail in the Brighton shopping precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Brighton Secondary College Precinct Works
1.2 kmEducational facility upgrades and associated parking and pedestrian infrastructure in the secondary college grounds.
Determination: 2025
Bayside Residential Subdivision
1.5 kmMedium-density residential development on consolidated land in inner Brighton with mixed lot yields.
Determination: 2025-2026
Bicycle Infrastructure Network - Bay Trail Connection
0.3 kmCycling and pedestrian path upgrade connecting Brighton Beach to wider Bay Trail network.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Brighton is an established bayside suburb with a strong Victorian heritage character, featuring numerous local heritage overlays and a recognised conservation area centred on its shopping precinct and beach environs. The suburb is known for its iconic colourful bathing boxes and late 19th/early 20th-century residential architecture. Properties within the heritage overlay are subject to planning controls affecting external alterations, colours, and materials.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Exterior materials and colours must comply with heritage guidelines
- •Subdivision and major alterations require heritage permit approval
- •Demolition of contributory buildings is restricted
- •Streetscape elements including fences and gates subject to design control
Nearby Heritage Items