Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8/39 Byron Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Melbourne Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Elwood is a well-established inner-bayside suburb with strong public primary (Elwood Primary) and secondary (Brighton Secondary College) options. The area also has several respected Catholic and independent alternatives nearby, including St. Louis Primary, St. Catherine's, and Mentone Grammar, making it an attractive zone for families with diverse schooling preferences.
Likely public catchment
Elwood Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; Brighton Secondary College is the typical public secondary catchment for the area. Verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or VIC Find My School.
Nearby schools
Elwood Primary School
In catchmentSt. Louis Primary School
Brighton Secondary College
In catchmentMentone Grammar School
St. Catherine's School
Caulfield Primary School
Scotch College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
8/39 Byron Street, Elwood is located in a residential area with good access to major arterial roads. Traffic conditions are generally moderate with peak-hour congestion on nearby arterials, particularly Nepean Highway and Bay Street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak-hour traffic (7-9am, 4-6pm) on Nepean Highway and Bay Street can experience moderate congestion, particularly northbound during morning commute and southbound during evening. Byron Street itself remains relatively quiet as a residential local street.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access - Elwood Railway Station approximately 700m away on Ormond Road; multiple tram lines (96, 16) accessible within 400-600m; bus routes available on Nepean Highway and Bay Street within walking distance (400-500m)
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Daley Street/Glen Huntly Road (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Daley Street/Glen Huntly Road
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Tennyson Street/Glen Huntly Road
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Glen Eira Road
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Dickens Street
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Brighton Road/Glen Huntly Road
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Blessington Way
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Barkly Street
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Barkly Street
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Carlisle Street/Barkly Street
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Luna Park/The Esplanade
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Flood Risk
Elwood is located in Melbourne's bayside suburbs with proximity to the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay, placing it within mapped flood-prone land overlays. The suburb experiences medium flood risk driven by the Yarra River catchment and local stormwater drainage constraints. Most residential properties in Elwood are subject to LSIO controls, requiring careful site assessment and flood-aware design during planning and construction.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to low-lying areas; development requires consideration of 1% AEP (100-year) flood level
- •Flood-prone land policy under VIC planning scheme; building floor levels and finished ground levels must be set above design flood level
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and mitigation strategies for new development or substantial renovation in LSIO areas
- •Foreshore buffer and setback requirements along the Yarra River and associated waterways
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Elwood is a dense, established coastal suburb in Melbourne's inner south with minimal bushfire risk. The area is predominantly urban with scattered ornamental vegetation, tree-lined streets, and direct proximity to Port Phillip Bay, which significantly reduces wildfire exposure. Properties are unlikely to fall within BMO or BPA zones; standard building practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Elwood is an inner-city Melbourne suburb with crime rates lower than the Victorian average, reflecting its established residential character and proximity to beach amenities. Theft remains the most prevalent category, though rates align with comparable coastal suburbs. The area maintains relatively stable crime conditions with strong community policing presence.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Elwood is experiencing steady medium-density infill development and waterfront precinct activation, driven by St Kilda Road corridor improvements and foreshore urban renewal initiatives. Council focus is on streetscape upgrades, heritage building reuse, and incremental residential intensification rather than large-scale projects. Development activity is moderate with emphasis on walkability and public realm enhancement alongside residential supply.
Elwood foreshore mixed-use redevelopment
0.3 kmCouncil-led urban renewal of waterfront precinct including public realm improvements, residential and hospitality uses along the bay.
St Kilda Road apartment tower
1.2 kmMulti-storey residential apartment development on St Kilda Road corridor with ground-floor retail activation.
Elwood Avenue residential infill
0.8 kmMedium-density townhouse and apartment development on former industrial/commercial land.
Beaconsfield Parade streetscape upgrade
0.5 kmPublic realm and pedestrian safety improvements including bike lane expansion and traffic calming.
Albert Street heritage conversion
0.9 kmAdaptive reuse of heritage building to apartments and ground-floor hospitality venue.
Determination: 2023
Local residential DAs
0.5 kmOngoing scattered infill approvals for townhouses and dual occupancies across residential streets.
Heritage & Conservation
Elwood is a well-established inner-bayside suburb with significant heritage character, featuring late Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture. The area is largely covered by heritage overlays and conservation area designations that protect its streetscape integrity and character-defining features. Properties typically face moderate heritage restrictions affecting extensions, alterations, and new development.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Demolition and external alterations require heritage assessment
- •Front fence and street tree removal restricted in conservation areas
- •New construction must respect existing streetscape character and setbacks
- •Roof and material changes subject to council approval
Nearby Heritage Items