Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
81 Albert Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Warragul is a regional centre in Gippsland with solid public schooling options anchored by Warragul Secondary College and Warragul Primary School. Catholic education is available through St Paul's, and nearby Drouin provides alternative choices. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) Find My School tool.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Warragul are likely zoned for Warragul Primary School and Warragul Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Warragul Primary School
In catchmentWarragul Secondary College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School
St Paul's Secondary College
Drouin Primary School
Drouin Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
81 Albert Street in Warragul is located in the town centre with moderate traffic flow typical of regional Victoria. The property benefits from relatively straightforward access to major routes without significant congestion issues.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor increases in traffic during typical business hours (8-9am, 5-6pm) as commuters navigate the town centre, but no significant delays expected. Regional traffic patterns remain manageable throughout the day.
Public Transport
Warragul train station is approximately 800m away, providing access to V/Line regional rail services. Local bus services operate in the town centre vicinity, with stops likely within 300-500m of this location.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Palmerston St/Mason St (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Palmerston St/Mason St
bus
Smith St/Barkly St
bus
Warragul Club/Victoria St
bus
Warragul Station/Queen St
bus
Warragul
train
Warragul Station Train Replacement Bus Stop
bus
Warragul Station (Bay 2)
bus
Witton Street
bus
Latrobe Street
bus
Boronia Park
bus
Flood Risk
Warragul is located in the Gippsland region and is traversed by the Latrobe River and associated tributaries, which have a history of flooding. Parts of the suburb are subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), indicating elevated flood risk in low-lying areas. Properties outside mapped overlays generally experience lower flood risk, but proximity to waterways and local drainage patterns should be verified on a site-specific basis.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for new development and subdivision
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for properties in mapped flood extents
- •Building design standards to manage flood impacts (elevated floor levels, flood-resistant materials)
- •Consultation with Gippsland Catchment Management Authority on floodplain management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Warragul is a regional town in Gippsland, VIC, situated within a bushfire-prone landscape characterized by forested hills and rural-fringe development. Properties are likely to fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) with BAL-19 exposure due to proximity to native vegetation and undulating terrain. Standard bushfire-resistant construction practices and defensible space management are recommended.
Crime & Safety
Warragul experiences crime rates broadly consistent with regional Victorian benchmarks. Theft and assault represent the largest categories, reflecting typical patterns for regional towns of this size. The suburb maintains a relatively stable crime profile with no significant upward or downward trends.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Warragul is experiencing modest but steady development activity centred on CBD revitalisation and suburban residential expansion. Council-led urban renewal initiatives and infrastructure investment are supporting population growth and improving town centre amenity, while fringe residential subdivisions continue to supply family housing stock in the outer growth zones.
Warragul CBD Mixed-Use Precinct
0 kmCouncil-led urban renewal initiative focusing on revitalisation of central retail and commercial core with residential and community spaces.
Residential subdivision – Champion Road
2.5 kmMulti-stage residential estate development targeting 80–120 lots with standard lot sizes and mixed housing typologies.
Warragul Secondary College Infrastructure Upgrade
1.2 kmEducational facilities expansion and modernisation project supported by state government funding.
Determination: 2025
Aged Care and Community Services Facility
1.8 kmPurpose-built aged care and supported independent living complex responding to demographic demand in the Baw Baw region.
Main Street Streetscape and Public Realm Works
0.3 kmPedestrian-focused streetscape upgrade including footpath widening, tree planting, and public space activation.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Warragul's town centre contains a cluster of late 19th and early 20th century buildings reflecting its development as a regional town in Gippsland. The main street and surrounding precincts are subject to local heritage overlays administered by Baw Baw Shire, protecting Victorian-era commercial and civic buildings. Properties within the heritage conservation area face moderate restrictions on alterations and demolition.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement for heritage permit before external alterations to significant facades or structures
- •Restrictions on demolition of buildings within heritage overlay
- •Mandatory consideration of character and streetscape consistency in new development
- •Limitations on signage, fencing, and advertising in heritage character areas
Nearby Heritage Items