Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
25 Minona Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Moreland Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Fawkner offers solid public schooling options through its local primary and Glenroy Secondary College nearby. Catholic alternatives (St Monica's, MacKillop) and nearby public secondaries (Coburg, Pascoe Vale) provide choice for families. Always confirm current catchment boundaries with official VIC sources.
Likely public catchment
Fawkner is likely zoned for Fawkner Primary School (primary) and Glenroy Secondary College (secondary); verify with the VIC Education Department's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Fawkner Primary School
In catchmentGlenroy Secondary College
In catchmentSt Monica's Primary School
Coburg High School
MacKillop College
Brunswick Primary School
Pascoe Vale Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
25 Minona Street, Fawkner is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of suburban Melbourne. The property is within reasonable distance of major arterial roads providing access to the broader road network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) experience increased traffic on nearby arterial roads, particularly Pascoe Vale Road and Bell Street, with minor delays expected for local traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Fawkner railway station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to the Craigieburn line. Multiple bus routes operate in the area with bus stops within 400-600m of the property.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Phillip Street (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Phillip Street
bus
Gowrie Station/Sydney Road
bus
Sydney Road
bus
Phillip Street
bus
Gowrie
train
Sheargold Court
bus
Industrial Avenue
bus
Janice Court
bus
Lockton Avenue
bus
Lockton Avenue
bus
Flood Risk
Fawkner is a northern Melbourne suburb with predominantly low flood risk. While the suburb sits near the Merri Creek catchment, historical inundation is limited to localised low-lying areas and drainage corridors. Most properties are well-elevated; however, properties adjacent to creek lines and drainage reserves may fall within the LSIO and should be assessed individually.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and flood-compatible design where overlay applies
- •Stormwater management and overland flow path assessment during planning
- •Building height and setback considerations in identified flood-prone pockets
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Fawkner is a densely settled, predominantly urban suburb in Melbourne's northern fringe with minimal bushfire hazard vegetation. The suburb does not fall within a declared Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone under Victorian legislation. Bushfire risk is low, with BAL-LOW construction standards typically applicable.
Crime & Safety
Fawkner in Melbourne's north-west experiences crime rates above Victorian averages, particularly in theft and assault categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with property and personal safety concerns requiring community attention. Police presence and local crime prevention initiatives continue to address persistent issues in this established residential area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Fawkner (Moreland LGA) is experiencing gradual infill residential growth and industrial-to-residential conversion, driven by proximity to the train station, Moonee Ponds Creek corridor improvements, and underutilised industrial land. Development activity remains moderate-paced with focus on townhouses, smaller apartment buildings, and adaptive reuse rather than major precincts. Infrastructure investment around the station and creek precinct supports medium-density residential densification.
Fawkner residential infill - townhouse precinct
0.5 kmMulti-lot townhouse development targeting infill on vacant and underutilised industrial/residential sites across Fawkner.
Moonee Ponds Creek shared path upgrade
1.2 kmMoreland Council-led pedestrian and cycling path improvements connecting Fawkner to broader creek corridor network.
Local residential apartment building DA
0.3 kmMid-rise residential apartment block on former commercial/industrial land near Fawkner train station precinct.
Fawkner station precinct mixed-use
0.8 kmStation gateway activation including residential, retail and community uses capitalising on rail accessibility.
Industrial-to-residential conversion - scattered sites
0.6 kmRepurposing of heritage and non-heritage industrial buildings into apartments and terraces across the suburb.
Heritage & Conservation
Fawkner is a post-war outer suburban locality in Melbourne's north with limited heritage significance. The area developed primarily from the 1950s onwards and lacks the architectural uniformity or historical character typical of inner-city heritage overlays. While local landmarks such as Fawkner Park and the Mechanics Institute hold community value, the suburb has no formal heritage conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items