Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
12 Hughes Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GR
General Residential
LEP: City of Whyalla Development Plan
Height Limit
11m or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Whyalla Stuart is a residential suburb in South Australia with a strong public school catchment centred on Whyalla Stuart Primary and Whyalla Secondary College. Sacred Heart School provides a nearby Catholic alternative. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Department for Education.
Likely public catchment
Whyalla Stuart is likely zoned for Whyalla Stuart Primary School and Whyalla Secondary College.
Nearby schools
Whyalla Stuart Primary School
In catchmentWhyalla Secondary College
In catchmentSacred Heart School Whyalla
Playford Primary School
Whyalla Junior Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
12 Hughes Street, Whyalla Stuart is located in a residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good local accessibility with moderate traffic flow on nearby arterial routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor congestion on Nicolson Avenue and Essie Street during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours as residents commute to industrial areas and town center. Local streets experience light-to-moderate traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Whyalla Stuart is served by local bus routes with nearest bus stops approximately 400-600 meters away. Public transport access is moderate with several services connecting to central Whyalla.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Whyalla Stuart, situated on the Spencer Gulf coast, faces elevated flood risk primarily from storm surge, tidal inundation, and coastal flooding rather than riverine sources. Historical weather events and the industrial waterfront setting have exposed low-lying areas to inundation. SA planning authorities typically apply flood-risk overlays to coastal properties; detailed site-specific assessment is recommended for any development in the port and waterfront precincts.
Planning Controls
- •SA Flood Risk Assessment and Management (FRAM) planning considerations for coastal/tidal inundation
- •Minimum floor level requirements for development in flood-risk zones relative to storm tide and surge
- •Setback and freeboard provisions from Spencer Gulf waterfront
- •Development conditions requiring flood risk assessment for properties within mapped flood-risk areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Whyalla Stuart is an industrial and urban fringe locality in South Australia with minimal bushfire risk due to sparse vegetation, low fuel loads, and proximity to the coast. The area is characterised by developed land, light industrial zones, and scattered low-density vegetation typical of the Whyalla region. Standard construction practices are likely sufficient for this location.
Crime & Safety
Whyalla Stuart experiences crime rates above South Australian state averages, with theft and assault representing the most prevalent offense categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-on-year. Property crime and personal safety incidents warrant community attention, though serious violent crime remains proportionally lower than some metropolitan areas.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Whyalla Stuart exhibits modest development activity centred on waterfront precinct revitalisation and incremental CBD commercial upgrades, reflecting the regional centre's focus on adaptive reuse and public realm improvement rather than large-scale growth. Residential development is primarily infill-based with limited greenfield pressure. Infrastructure and industrial adaptation dominate the pipeline as the area balances heritage conservation with incremental economic diversification.
Whyalla Waterfront Precinct Revitalisation
0.5 kmCouncil-led waterfront activation including public realm upgrades, retail and residential components along the foreshore.
Determination: 2026
Stuart CBD Commercial Upgrade DAs
0.2 kmScattered individual shop front and small-scale commercial modernisation approvals within the Stuart shopping precinct.
Residential Infill - Multiple Sites
1.2 kmTypical infill and small-scale residential subdivisions on underutilised land parcels across greater Stuart area.
Local Road and Infrastructure Upgrade
0.8 kmCouncil maintenance and minor upgrade works to drainage, roads and pedestrian amenities.
Determination: 2023
Light Industrial/Warehouse Conversion
2 kmConversion of older industrial buildings to modern logistics or light manufacturing uses on the periphery.
Heritage & Conservation
Whyalla Stuart is a mid-20th century residential suburb developed to support the steel industry. While the broader Whyalla precinct has industrial heritage significance, Stuart itself contains primarily post-WWII housing with limited individual heritage listings or conservation overlays. Most properties are subject to standard development controls rather than heritage-specific restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items