Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
G4/K6 High Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Loddon Shire Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Windsor is a northern inner-suburb of Melbourne with a good mix of public, Catholic, and independent schooling options within close reach. The local public schools (Windsor Primary and Pascoe Vale Secondary) serve the immediate area, while nearby Catholic schools like St Raphael's and Marcellin College offer alternative pathways. Families should confirm exact catchment zones via the VIC Schools Finder tool.
Likely public catchment
Windsor is typically zoned for Windsor Primary School (primary) and Pascoe Vale Secondary College (secondary); verify current catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Windsor Primary School
In catchmentPascoe Vale Secondary College
In catchmentSt Raphael's Primary School
Marcellin College
Moonee Ponds Secondary College
Brunswick Primary School
Westmore Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
This Windsor location on High Street benefits from relatively light traffic conditions on the main retail strip, with moderate congestion during peak hours due to local shopping activity and school zone restrictions. The property has good accessibility via High Street as a primary arterial route through the Windsor retail precinct.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic due to school zones and retail activity. Weekend shopping periods cause localized congestion on High Street. School zone restrictions (8:30am-9:30am, 2:30pm-3:30pm weekdays) significantly impact traffic flow.
Public Transport
Windsor train station approximately 400-500 meters away providing access to Melbourne's metropolitan rail network. Multiple local bus routes service High Street with stops within 100-200 meters of the property.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: St Kilda Junction/Punt Road (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
St Kilda Junction/Punt Road
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Commercial Road/Punt Road
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St Kilda Junction/Barkly Street
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Sacred Heart
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Fitzroy Street/Park Street
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Toorak Road/Punt Road
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Arthur Street/St Kilda Road
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Fitzroy Street/Park Street
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Slater Street/St Kilda Road
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Toorak Road/Punt Road
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Flood Risk
Windsor, VIC is located in the Yarra River catchment and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), indicating identified flood risk from riverine flooding. Historical flood events on the Yarra River have affected this area. Development is permitted but subject to flood-resilient design standards and floor level requirements under the VIC Planning Scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for floor levels and structural design
- •Flood Risk Management Overlay (FRMO) assessment where applicable for proximity to Yarra River
- •Mandatory flood hazard and risk assessment for new development or substantial renovation
- •Restrictions on vulnerable uses (childcare, aged care, emergency services) in high flood-risk areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Windsor, VIC is located in a bushfire-prone area with moderate risk due to its position on the outer metropolitan fringe with surrounding bushland and rural properties. The suburb falls within Victoria's Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and typically attracts BAL-19 or BAL-29 ratings depending on specific property location and vegetation density. Properties should comply with AS 3959 construction standards and maintain appropriate defendable space around dwellings.
Crime & Safety
Windsor, an outer western suburb in greater Sydney, experiences crime rates moderately above NSW averages, with property crimes (theft and break-ins) being the dominant categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-to-year. Local community policing initiatives and targeted intervention programs continue to address key offence types in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Windsor is experiencing moderate infill development and urban renewal activity, with a focus on medium-density residential and mixed-use projects in the established town centre precinct. Council-led initiatives are promoting activation of Chapel Street and surrounding areas, supported by local infrastructure upgrades. Development intensity is typical for an established inner-ring suburban centre with good transport connectivity.
Windsor Mixed-use Precinct Renewal
0.5 kmCouncil-led urban renewal focusing on infill development and streetscape improvements in Windsor's town centre along Chapel Street and Station Street.
Determination: 2026
Residential Infill - Multiple Lot Subdivision
1.2 kmSubdivision of larger residential lots into multiple dwellings in the established residential area surrounding the town centre.
Determination: 2025
Chapel Street Apartment Building
0.3 kmMedium-density residential development on Chapel Street capitalising on proximity to shopping and transport corridors.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Roads and Drainage Upgrade
0.8 kmStormwater and local road improvements supporting increased infill development and urban renewal in Windsor precinct.
Determination: 2025
Recent Residential DAs - Chapel Street Precinct
0.4 kmMultiple small-scale residential DAs for townhouses and low-rise apartment buildings in and around the Chapel Street shopping precinct.
Determination: 2024-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Windsor is a relatively modern outer suburban area in Melbourne's northwest (established mid-20th century onwards) with limited heritage significance. The suburb does not contain state-listed heritage places or established heritage conservation overlays typical of inner-city or older regional centres.