17 Hotham Street
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Schools
7 nearby schools
Catchment: Preston Primary School
Zoning
GRZ1 — General Residential Zone
Darebin Planning Scheme
Public transport
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Traffic
Moderate congestion
Significant congestion on Bell Street and High Street during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours. Traffic increases substantially on weekdays with northbound/southbound flows affected. Local streets experience moderate spillover traffic during peaks.
Flood risk
Low
Preston, located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, experiences low to moderate flood risk primarily from Merri Creek and Darebin Creek overbank events. Much of the suburb is elevated, but properties in lower-lying areas near waterway corridors are subject to VIC's Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Historical flood events have been minor compared to major Victorian catchments, and planning controls focus on floor-level compliance and stormwater management rather than evacuation or severe restriction.
Bushfire risk
Low
Preston is a dense inner-northern Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban development, minimal bushland, and low vegetation density, placing it outside the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and Bushfire Prone Area (BPA). Bushfire risk to properties in Preston is minimal, though standard vegetation management around structures remains prudent.
Crime profile
above average
Trend: stable
Nearby development
5 projects nearby
Preston is experiencing steady medium-density infill development and precinct renewal, driven by its proximity to employment centres, public transport access, and position within Melbourne's inner ring. Key activity focuses on residential intensification in the activity centre, adaptive reuse of institutional sites, and infrastructure improvements supporting active transport connections. Development momentum reflects broader inner-suburban renewal trends with moderate approval rates for mixed-use and residential projects.
Heritage
Heritage listed
Preston is an inner-northern Melbourne suburb with a heritage overlay covering parts of its historic commercial and residential precinct. The area contains early-to-mid 20th century federation and Edwardian-era properties, with local significance granted to civic, educational, and religious buildings. Properties within the defined conservation area are subject to design guidelines and approval requirements for external modifications.
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Property Details
- Property Type
- house
- Listing Type
- For Sale
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Parking
- 3
- Land Area
- 594m²
- Listed
- 3 weeks ago
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