Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
10 Anderson Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: Town of Cambridge Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Hawthorn is a northern Perth suburb served by a strong local public primary school and the well-established Scarborough Senior High. Catholic and independent alternatives (Corpus Christi, Mercy College, St Stephen's) are within easy reach, offering diverse schooling choices across the area.
Likely public catchment
Mount Hawthorn is typically zoned for Mount Hawthorn Primary School and Scarborough Senior High School; verification with the WA Department of Education is essential.
Nearby schools
Mount Hawthorn Primary School
In catchmentScarborough Senior High School
In catchmentCorpus Christi Primary School
Mercy College
St Stephen's School
Shenton College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Mount Hawthorn experiences moderate traffic conditions typical of an inner-north Perth suburb. Anderson Street is a residential local road with light to moderate traffic, primarily serving local access rather than through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on nearby arterial roads like Guildford Road and Walcott Street, with minor impacts on Anderson Street as residents commute. Anderson Street itself remains relatively uncongested due to its local road classification.
Public Transport
Mount Hawthorn station on the Joondalup Line is approximately 800-900 meters away; multiple local bus routes (Routes 60, 62) service the area with stops within 200-400 meters
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mount Hawthorn is an established, relatively elevated inner-Perth suburb with no known major flood-prone waterways or formal flood study overlays. While local stormwater management and drainage are standard considerations in WA planning, the suburb is not classified as a high or medium flood-risk area. Standard engineering assessment of site drainage is typically sufficient for development approval.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Stormwater Management Guidelines for urban infill
- •Local Water Management Strategy (LWMS) compliance for new development
- •Site-specific drainage assessment required for multi-unit and commercial proposals
- •Perth Regional Scheme floodway/flood fringe provisions if applicable to individual lots
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Mount Hawthorn is an established inner-suburban locality in Perth with predominantly residential development, tree-lined streets, and low fuel loads. Bushfire risk is low due to urban density and distance from significant bushland interfaces. Properties in this area typically fall outside designated Bushfire Prone Areas under WA mapping.
Crime & Safety
Mount Hawthorn is a residential suburb in Perth with crime rates below Western Australian averages, reflecting its established middle-class character. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage are the primary concern, while violent crime rates remain relatively low. The suburb maintains a stable crime profile with consistent reporting patterns year-on-year.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Hawthorn is experiencing steady inner-suburban infill activity typical of Perth's established inner-north precincts, with approved DAs for medium-density residential and mixed-use developments along main corridors, alongside single-lot subdivision and dual-occupancy approvals. Infrastructure improvements and adaptive heritage reuse reflect broader gentrification and urban intensification trends. Development pressure remains moderate to moderate-high, with most activity concentrated around Walcott Street and proximity to Northbridge.
Mount Hawthorn Mixed-Use Infill Development
0.2 kmMedium-density residential with ground-floor retail along Walcott Street corridor, typical of Perth's urban infill trend.
Local Residential DAs - Single/Dual Occupancy
0.5 kmMultiple approvals for lot subdivision and dual occupancy on traditional single-lot residential blocks in surrounding streets.
Northbridge-Mount Hawthorn Active Transport Link
0.8 kmCycleways and pedestrian pathway improvements connecting Mount Hawthorn to Northbridge cultural precinct and Perth CBD.
Local Heritage Precinct Adaptive Use
0.3 kmConversion of heritage buildings to boutique apartments, hospitality, and creative uses reflecting Perth's inner-suburb gentrification.
Medium-Density Apartment Blocks
0.6 km3-4 storey apartment developments on consolidated sites near public transport and main commercial streets.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Hawthorn is a well-established inner-suburb of Perth developed primarily from the 1910s–1950s, characterised by period bungalows and post-war housing with mature tree canopy. While the suburb itself lacks a formal heritage conservation area overlay, it contains scattered early-20th-century buildings of local interest and lies near significant heritage precincts such as Inglewood. Most properties are not individually listed on the WA Heritage Council register, though the suburb retains moderate historic character.
Nearby Heritage Items