Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
968/139 Lonsdale Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Melbourne Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
This CBD location on Lonsdale Street experiences variable traffic conditions typical of Melbourne's central business district. Peak hour congestion is common on weekday mornings and evenings, with moderate traffic flow during off-peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion during weekday peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) with reduced traffic flow on Lonsdale Street and surrounding corridors. Weekend traffic is notably lighter.
Public Transport
Excellent access to Melbourne's public transport network. Melbourne Central Station (tram and train) is approximately 300-400 meters away. Multiple tram routes on nearby streets including Lonsdale Street tram stops within 100-200 meters.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street
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Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street
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Queensberry Street/Lygon Street
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Argyle Square/Lygon Street
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Argyle Square/Lygon Street
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Grattan Street/Lygon Street
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Melbourne University (Bay A)
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Faraday Street/Lygon Street
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Faraday Street/Lygon Street
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Elgin Street/Lygon Street
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Flood Risk
Melbourne properties carry variable flood risk depending on proximity to the Yarra River, Maribyrnong River, and lower-lying tributary floodplains. Many inner and middle suburbs have LSIO and/or SBO overlays applied following major flood studies; outer suburbs and elevated areas typically fall outside formal overlays. Victoria's planning scheme requires flood-resistant design and elevated structures in mapped flood zones.
Planning Controls
- •Flood-resistant construction standards and elevated floor levels required in LSIO areas
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and management plan for new development in mapped overlays
- •Building design must accommodate 1% AEP (100-year) flood event plus climate change freeboard
- •Restrictions on basement/basement car parking and critical services placement below flood levels
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Melbourne metropolitan properties typically fall into moderate bushfire risk zones, particularly in outer suburbs and those adjacent to forested areas or the Dandenong Ranges. Most Melbourne suburbs within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) fall under BAL-29 or lower ratings; inner-city and inner-suburban locations carry negligible risk. Properties on the urban fringe—especially towards the hills, Sherbrooke, Kallista, and similar areas—face elevated risk from ember attack and radiant heat and should comply with AS 3959 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Melbourne CBD experiences elevated crime rates relative to Victoria, driven primarily by high theft incidents reflecting urban density and commercial activity. Assault rates are notably higher than state averages, consistent with inner-city hospitality district patterns. Crime trends remain relatively stable with ongoing police presence and prevention initiatives in the precinct.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs are experiencing sustained high-density development activity driven by metro rail investment, strategic urban renewal precincts (Southbank, Docklands, West Melbourne), and strong apartment demand in locations like Collins Street. Council pipelines show approval momentum for medium-density infill in established suburbs, with infrastructure projects unlocking significant development potential across the greater Melbourne region.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project
0 kmMajor rail infrastructure project delivering new underground stations and enhanced metro connectivity across Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs.
Determination: 2025
Southbank Precinct Mixed-Use Development
2 kmHigh-density residential, commercial and cultural development along the Yarra River with office towers and apartment complexes.
Docklands Waterfront Renewal
3 kmLong-term urban renewal precinct featuring residential towers, retail and waterfront public realm upgrades.
CBD Apartment Development - Collins Street
1 kmMulti-storey residential tower approved in Melbourne's central business district targeting inner-city living demand.
Fitzroy North Medium-Density Housing
4 kmCouncil-supported medium-density infill development responding to housing demand in established inner-north suburbs.
West Melbourne Employment Precinct
2 kmStrategic employment and industrial precinct redevelopment with mixed-use components near transport corridors.
Heritage & Conservation
Melbourne's inner suburbs contain extensive Victorian and Edwardian heritage, with many properties subject to local heritage overlays and character residential zones. The city centre and inner-ring suburbs (CBD, Fitzroy, Carlton, South Yarra) have particularly high concentrations of listed heritage items on the Victorian Heritage Register. Most inner-Melbourne properties are constrained by heritage protection policies requiring council consent for structural changes.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations require permit approval from local council heritage adviser
- •Demolition of buildings on Victorian Heritage Register prohibited without exemption
- •Subdivision or development may be restricted within designated character overlay zones
- •Interior/exterior paint colours subject to approval in some conservation areas
Nearby Heritage Items