Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
9 O'Shaughnessy
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Kew offers a strong mix of well-regarded public schools alongside selective Catholic (Genazzano) and independent (Ranelagh, Scotch) options. The suburb benefits from proximity to established secondary schools including the academically respected Camberwell High. Families have considerable choice across all sectors within 5 km.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Kew are typically zoned for Kew Primary School (primary) and Camberwell High School (secondary); verify with the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Kew Primary School
In catchmentCamberwell High School
In catchmentGenazzano FCJ College
Salesian College Sunbury
Ranelagh School
Canterbury Primary School
Scotch College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
9 O'Shaughnessy, Kew is located in a relatively quiet residential area with good access to major arterial roads. Traffic conditions are generally light to moderate, with typical Melbourne peak-hour congestion affecting nearby major routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Mountain Highway and Cotham Road as commuters travel to/from the CBD and eastern suburbs. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-500m to nearest tram stops on Mountain Highway (tram lines 48/75). Kew Station is approximately 1.5km away providing train access to the city.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Kew is located adjacent to the Yarra River and has documented flood risk exposure, particularly from riverine flooding. The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to flood-prone areas, requiring careful assessment of floor levels and flood-resistant design. Historical flood events and the proximity to the Yarra River mean properties in lower-lying areas near the river corridor warrant detailed flood risk consideration.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in flood-prone areas
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures required for new development or substantial renovation
- •Mandatory consideration of Yarra River flood behaviour in planning permit applications
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Kew is a well-established inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban development, tree-lined streets, and low vegetation density. The suburb is unlikely to fall within a formal Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone. While the Yarra River corridor to the south contains riparian vegetation, distance and intervening urban development substantially mitigate direct bushfire threat to residential properties in Kew.
Crime & Safety
Kew is an affluent inner-Melbourne suburb with crime rates significantly below Victorian averages, reflecting its stable residential character and socioeconomic profile. Theft-related offences constitute the majority of reported incidents, while serious violent crime remains relatively uncommon. Overall crime conditions remain stable with no significant recent increases in major offence categories.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Kew is an inner-eastern Melbourne suburb with extensive heritage overlay coverage, featuring late-19th and early-20th century residential character. Many properties fall within conservation areas with significant state heritage items including churches and historic institutions. Development is moderately constrained by Heritage Overlay provisions administered by Boroondara City Council.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay approval required for external alterations and new construction
- •Limits on demolition of contributory dwellings
- •Requirements to retain character features (verandahs, fencing, fenestration)
- •Setbacks and building envelopes constrained by precinct controls
Nearby Heritage Items