Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1/8-10 Payne Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential R20
LEP: City of Rockingham Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
8m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Shoalwater is a coastal suburb south of Perth with access to several public primary and secondary schools, notably the local Shoalwater Primary and Safety Bay Senior High. Catholic and independent alternatives are available within a short radius, including St. Catherine's and Mercy College. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education and Training WA.
Likely public catchment
Shoalwater is most likely zoned for Shoalwater Primary School and Safety Bay Senior High School as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Shoalwater Primary School
In catchmentSafety Bay Senior High School
In catchmentRockingham Senior High School
St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Mercy College
Rockingham Primary School
Woodman Point Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1/8-10 Payne Street in Shoalwater experiences light to moderate traffic conditions typical of a residential coastal suburb south of Perth. The location benefits from proximity to major routes while maintaining a quieter residential environment.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact on Payne Street itself; some increased traffic flow on Rockingham Road during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute periods as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD, but delays are typically short-lived.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest Transperth bus stops on Rockingham Road; regular local bus services connect to Rockingham Station (approximately 3km north) providing train access to Perth CBD
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Shoalwater is a coastal suburb south of Perth with low to moderate flood risk. While located near the Peel-Harvey estuary, it does not fall within a formally gazetted flood overlay comparable to those in Queensland or Victoria. Flooding risk is primarily from coastal storm surge, ocean inundation, and local drainage inadequacy rather than riverine flooding.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Coastal Planning Policy; consideration of storm surge and sea-level rise impacts given coastal proximity
- •Peel-Harvey Catchment flooding considerations; assessment of local drainage capacity
- •Building code requirements for coastal construction and resilience
- •Local planning scheme provisions for development in flood-prone coastal areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Shoalwater is a coastal suburb south of Perth with predominantly urban development and limited bushfire fuel load. The area is not mapped as bushfire-prone under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, reflecting its coastal location and relatively low vegetation density. Standard construction practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Shoalwater, a coastal suburb in Perth's south-west, experiences crime rates below the Western Australian average, reflecting its relatively safe residential character. Property crimes such as theft and malicious damage represent the largest categories, typical of suburban areas. The crime trend has remained stable over recent years with no significant escalation.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Shoalwater is a stable coastal residential suburb in the City of Rockingham with modest infill development activity. Development is concentrated on small residential subdivisions, foreshore public realm improvements, and alignment with the broader Rockingham strategic employment and mixed-use renewal initiatives. Activity levels remain constrained compared to Perth's northern corridor, reflecting the suburb's established character and focus on coastal amenity protection.
Shoalwater Bay residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill and land releases along the Shoalwater waterfront precinct, targeting dual occupancy and small lot residential development.
Rockingham-Shoalwater strategic employment zone expansion
2 kmIndustrial and light commercial zoning expansion to support logistics and marine-related businesses in the wider Rockingham precinct.
Shoalwater beach foreshore upgrade
0.2 kmPublic realm and coastal protection works including pedestrian paths, beach access improvements and stormwater management.
Rockingham city centre mixed-use renewal
3 kmBroader Rockingham renewal initiative with residential apartments, retail and office components within the adjacent major centre.
Local residential DAs - multiple small sites
0.5 kmOngoing approvals for duplex, townhouse and minor residential subdivision applications typical of established coastal suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Shoalwater is a modern outer-metropolitan suburb in Western Australia with limited heritage significance. The area developed primarily as a residential and industrial zone from the late 20th century onwards, with few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays. Nearby Rockingham retains greater historical character dating to the colonial and early settlement periods.
Nearby Heritage Items