Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
9 Ford Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
13.5m
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Newport is a bayside suburb with access to solid public schooling via Williamstown High School. Strong Catholic secondary options (Parade, Mercy College) are within 3–4 km. The area offers a mix of local primary schools and quality nearby independent institutions, making it attractive for families seeking diverse educational pathways.
Likely public catchment
Newport is zoned for Newport Primary School and Williamstown High School as the primary public catchment schools. Verify exact zoning via the VIC Education Department Schools Finder tool.
Nearby schools
Newport Primary School
In catchmentWilliamstown High School
In catchmentParade College
Mercy College
Christ Church Grammar School
Elwood College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
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Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
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Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Newport is a coastal suburb in Melbourne's inner west with predominantly urban development, low tree canopy density, and minimal bushland interface. Bushfire risk is low due to the suburb's established residential character and distance from significant bushfire-prone vegetation areas. Properties in Newport are unlikely to be subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or formal Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) designation.
Crime & Safety
Newport is a bayside suburb in Victoria with crime rates moderately above state average, driven primarily by theft and property-related offences. The area experiences typical metropolitan crime patterns consistent with mixed residential and commercial zoning. Crime trends remain relatively stable with no significant recent escalation or improvement.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Newport is an inner-west Melbourne suburb with established Victorian and Edwardian housing stock and a heritage conservation area overlay. The suburb has several locally and state-significant heritage places, including the notable Newport Railway Station. Many properties within the conservation area are subject to heritage controls affecting external alterations and development.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Façade and street-facing elements must be retained or restored to original design
- •Extensions and alterations require heritage permit approval
- •Removal of original windows, doors, and decorative features generally prohibited
- •Demolition of contributory structures requires planning permission and heritage assessment
Nearby Heritage Items