Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
90 Queensville Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Maribyrnong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Kingsville is a well-serviced inner-western Melbourne suburb with strong local public options and nearby Catholic schools. Kingsville Primary School is the immediate catchment primary, while Footscray Secondary College serves the secondary cohort. Catholic and independent alternatives, including Caroline Chisholm College and Westside Christian, are within 3 km.
Likely public catchment
Kingsville is most likely zoned for Kingsville Primary School (primary) and Footscray Secondary College (secondary); verify with VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Kingsville Primary School
In catchmentFootscray Secondary College
In catchmentSt Therese Primary School
Caroline Chisholm Catholic Secondary College
St Albans Secondary College
Westside Christian College
Taylors Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
90 Queensville Street in Kingsville benefits from good local road connectivity with access to major arterial routes. Traffic conditions are generally moderate during peak hours with reasonable flow to the CBD via nearby arterials.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours experience increased congestion on arterial routes, particularly Kingsville Road and Barkly Street heading towards the CBD. Local streets remain relatively accessible with minimal delays.
Public Transport
Within 400m of multiple tram routes (Tram 1 and 82 on nearby streets). Footscray Station approximately 1.8km away providing train access to CBD. Bus services also available in immediate vicinity.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Buckingham Street/Geelong Road (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Buckingham Street/Geelong Road
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Batman Street/Geelong Road
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Simpson Street/Fehon Street
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Simpson Street/Fehon Street
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Blackwood Street/Fehon Street
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Barkly Street/Geelong Road
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Yarraville Gardens/Hyde Street
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Somerville Road/Hyde Street
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Barrett Reserve/Essex Street
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Barrett Reserve/Essex Street
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Flood Risk
Kingsville is located in Melbourne's inner west and sits within the Yarra River floodplain, making it subject to the LSIO and 1% AEP flood overlay. Historical flooding events and the proximity to the Yarra River mean properties in low-lying areas face medium flood risk. Planning controls require careful consideration of floor levels, site design, and flood-resistant construction.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to low-lying areas; floor levels must be set above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or meet exemption criteria
- •Yarra River 1% AEP flood extent mapping constrains development within the floodplain; setbacks and building design standards apply
- •Planning Scheme amendment requirements for filling or earthworks in flood-prone zones
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for new development or substantial renovation
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Kingsville is an inner-west Melbourne suburb with predominantly dense residential development, low vegetation density, and good road access. It is unlikely to be within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone and typically carries low bushfire risk. Standard building construction practices are generally appropriate for this location.
Crime & Safety
Kingsville, a working-class inner-western suburb of Melbourne, VIC, experiences crime rates comparable to state averages. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter remain the predominant offences, while assault incidents reflect typical metropolitan patterns. Overall crime trends in the area have remained relatively stable with no significant increases or decreases in recent years.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Kingsville is experiencing moderate residential infill and mixed-use development pressure typical of inner-west Melbourne suburbs. The area sees steady dual-occupancy and apartment approvals as part of broader metropolitan intensification, with supporting active transport and local precinct improvements underway. Development remains relatively constrained by heritage overlays and neighbourhood character overlays, resulting in incremental rather than transformational activity.
Kingsville Mixed-use Development (Barkly Street precinct)
0.5 kmMedium-density residential with ground-floor retail and services along Barkly Street renewal corridor.
Recent Residential DAs (Kingsville neighbourhood)
0.3 kmMultiple dual occupancy and multi-unit infill permits across residential streets reflecting inner-west intensification pressure.
Active Transport Infrastructure (West Melbourne Link)
1.2 kmBicycle and pedestrian network improvements connecting Kingsville to adjacent precincts and the Maribyrnong River Trail.
Maribyrnong Precinct Renewal
1.5 kmLong-term riverfront activation and employment precinct improvements in adjacent areas with flow-on development interest.
Local Infill Apartment Projects
0.8 km3-4 storey residential apartments on consolidate sites reflecting demand for accessible inner-west housing.
Heritage & Conservation
Kingsville is an established inner-western Melbourne suburb with significant heritage character, particularly around the railway station and surrounding Edwardian residential streets. The suburb contains a Heritage Overlay (HO) and conservation area with multiple local and state-listed heritage properties. Development is subject to heritage controls administered by Maribyrnong City Council.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Permit required for external alterations to heritage-listed properties
- •Restrictions on demolition of original facades and architectural details
- •Car parking requirements may be reduced in heritage overlay areas
- •Design guidelines for new development must respect streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items