Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Whitehorse Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Bayswater is a well-serviced eastern suburbs locality with strong public schools (Bayswater Primary and Secondary College) as the main catchment options. Several respected independent and Catholic schools operate within 3 km, including Tintern Grammar and Ivanhoe Grammar, providing diverse secondary education pathways. Verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Bayswater are zoned for Bayswater Primary School and Bayswater Secondary College as primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Bayswater Primary School
In catchmentBayswater Secondary College
In catchmentTintern Grammar
St. Anthony's Primary School
Strathmore Secondary College
Ranelagh School
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Bayswater is well-connected via Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, experiencing moderate traffic congestion during peak hours, particularly on weekday mornings and afternoons. The area benefits from established suburban infrastructure with reasonable traffic flow outside peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) experience increased congestion on Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road. School holiday periods show reduced impact. Weekends generally clear with light traffic flow.
Public Transport
Bayswater train station approximately 1.2km away on the Belgrave/Lilydale railway line. Multiple bus routes service the area with stops within 500m, providing access to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bayswater (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Bayswater
train
Bayswater Railway Station/Station St (Bay 1)
bus
Marie Wallace Park/Mountain Hwy
bus
Senior Citizens Centre/Mountain Hwy
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Canterbury Rd/Bayswater Rd
bus
Canterbury Rd/Bayswater Rd
bus
Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital/Scoresby Rd
bus
Melbourne Eastern Private Hospital/Scoresby Rd
bus
Flood Risk
Bayswater is a predominantly inland, elevated suburb in the outer eastern Melbourne metropolitan area with low to moderate flood risk. While some properties near Yarra River tributaries and low-lying drainage lines may fall within the LSIO, the majority of the suburb sits above the primary flood risk zones. Standard Victorian planning overlay compliance and stormwater management are the main considerations for development.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) assessment required for affected properties
- •Floor level controls and finished ground level requirements where LSIO applies
- •Stormwater management and detention basin compliance for new development
- •SES emergency response planning coordination for flood-prone pockets near Yarra tributaries
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Bayswater is an inner-suburban area of Melbourne with predominantly residential development, low bushfire-prone vegetation density, and significant distance from major bushland interfaces. Properties are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or Bushfire Prone Area (BPA). Standard building regulations apply; bushfire-specific construction standards (AS 3959) are not typically required.
Crime & Safety
Bayswater, VIC experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Victorian metropolitan averages for outer suburbs. Theft remains the most prevalent offense category, while violent and property crimes maintain relatively stable patterns. The suburb's crime profile reflects typical patterns for established residential areas in the outer Melbourne metropolitan region.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bayswater is experiencing moderate infill development activity typical of established outer-eastern Melbourne suburbs, with focus on transit-oriented townhouse and apartment development around the railway station and Mountain Highway commercial corridor. Council approvals trend toward medium-density residential infill and retail precinct upgrades rather than large-scale urban renewal. Activity reflects broader pressure to increase housing supply in accessible outer suburbs while preserving existing character.
Mountain Highway Corridor Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMedium-density residential and retail precinct along the Mountain Highway commercial strip focusing on townhouse and apartment infill.
Determination: 2026
Bayswater Secondary School Redevelopment
1.2 kmEducation facility renewal with potential future mixed-use component including student accommodation and community services.
Residential Subdivision - Station Street Precinct
0.8 kmInfill residential lot division and townhouse development targeting transit-oriented growth near Bayswater Station.
Determination: 2025
Ringwood East Estate Expansion
2.1 kmGreenfield residential subdivision in adjacent Ringwood East with approximately 80-120 new dwellings.
Stud Park Shopping Centre Refurbishment
1.5 kmRetail precinct upgrade and potential residential infill above retail tenancies.
Determination: 2024
Heritage Hill Estate Townhouse Development
1.6 kmMedium-density townhouse and villa lot development targeting established family demographics.
Heritage & Conservation
Bayswater is an established inner-eastern Melbourne suburb with notable heritage character, particularly around the railway station precinct and established residential areas. The suburb contains multiple local heritage overlays and conservation areas that protect Victorian and Edwardian-era housing stock and key community buildings. Many properties are subject to Heritage Overlay controls administered by Whitehorse City Council, requiring permits for significant external works.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requires Heritage Impact Statement for works to significant structures
- •Prohibits external alterations without Heritage Permit approval
- •Maintains building envelope and streetscape character requirements
- •Limits demolition of heritage-significant dwellings
Nearby Heritage Items