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9 Ford Street

Newport, VIC 3015
3 bed 2 bath 1 carhouse
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Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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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

Dwelling (house)Dual occupancyMultiple dwellingNeighbourhood shopOfficeChild care centre

❌ Prohibited Uses

High-rise residentialIndustryWarehousingShopping centreAdult entertainment venueMotor racing track
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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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

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Newport Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary school
0.3 km
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Williamstown High School

In catchment
secondary · publicStrong public secondary school
2.1 km
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Parade College

secondary · catholicRespected Catholic boys school
3.2 km
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Mercy College

secondary · catholicEstablished Catholic girls school
3.5 km
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Christ Church Grammar School

primary · independent
2.8 km
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Elwood College

secondary · publicAlternative public secondary option
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.4km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Unnamed stop

bus

0.4 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.1 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.3 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.3 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.4 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.4 km
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Unnamed stop

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1.4 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.4 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.4 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban and scattered grassland with limited native vegetation

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.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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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

Theft
1200
Assault
680
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
380
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

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

Newport Railway Stationstate
0.2 km
Newport Primary Schoollocal
0.5 km
St. Augustine's Churchlocal
0.8 km
Hobsons Bay Coastal Heritage Precinctlocal
1.2 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.