Neighbourhood character guidelines

Neighbourhood character is shaped by the combination of the public and private areas within a neighbourhood including all buildings, gardens, street trees and public infrastructure.

Council undertook a review of its municipal wide neighbourhood character study in 2010.  The study identified 13 character precincts, key characteristics and distinguishing features of Maribyrnong’s residential areas. 

Preferred character statements outline the preferred character of different precincts and help guide future development.  These statements are included in the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme as a local policy at Clause 22.05.

Where do you fit?

Find your precinct in the Neighbourhood Character Precinct Map(PDF, 2MB)

Then download the relevant brochure below:

Garden Suburban 1 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 6MB)

Garden Suburban 2 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 5MB)

Garden Suburban 3 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 3MB)

Garden Suburban 4 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 9MB)

Garden Suburban 5 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 3MB)

Garden Suburban 6 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 4MB)

Garden Suburban 7 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 2MB)

Garden Suburban 8 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 4MB)

Inner Urban 1 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 6MB)

Inner Urban 2 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 6MB)

Inner Urban 3 Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 3MB)

Garden Court Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 3MB)

Urban Contemporary Precinct Guideline Brochure(PDF, 5MB)