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12 Macdougal Way

Harrisdale, WA 6112
6 bed 3 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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R20

Residential R20

LEP: City of Armadale Local Planning Scheme No. 4

Height Limit

11m (or 3 storeys)

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwelling housesGrouped dwelling (townhouses)Multiple dwelling (apartments)Home businessShort-term rental accommodationCommunity facility

❌ Prohibited Uses

Industrial useHeavy commercialPetrol stationLandfillExtractive industryOffensive trade
Source: StMate AI — WA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Harrisdale is a growing south-eastern Perth suburb with good access to its own dedicated public primary and secondary colleges. Catholic and independent options are available within short distances. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education and Training, as boundaries can change.

Likely public catchment

Harrisdale is zoned for Harrisdale Primary School and Harrisdale Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.

Nearby schools

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Harrisdale Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Harrisdale Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · public
1.2 km
🎓

Armadale Secondary College

secondary · public
3.8 km
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St Anthony's Primary School

primary · catholicEstablished Catholic primary
2.1 km
🎓

Aquinas College

secondary · catholicWell-established Catholic secondary
4.5 km
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Brookfield International School

primary · independent
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — WA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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12 Macdougal Way in Harrisdale is located in a suburban residential area with moderate traffic flow during peak hours. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining relatively quiet local street conditions.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Anstey RoadJandakot RoadRussell RoadNicholson RoadSouth Western Highway

Peak Hour Impact

Morning and evening peak hours (7-9 AM, 4-6 PM) see increased traffic on Anstey Road and approach routes to South Western Highway. Local residential streets remain relatively clear but experience brief congestion when commuters use them as through-routes.

Public Transport

Approximately 400-600m to nearest bus stops on Anstey Road/Jandakot Road (Perth Metro services). No direct train station access; nearest Transperth station is approximately 4km away at Harrisdale or Armadale.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low Risk

Harrisdale is located in the Perth metropolitan area on relatively elevated terrain within the Armadale region, with no major flood-prone rivers or formal flood overlays identified. While the area experiences typical Western Australian summer thunderstorms and seasonal drainage considerations, historical flood events have not substantially affected this suburb. Development is primarily subject to standard WA stormwater and local drainage controls rather than specific flood study overlays.

Planning Controls

  • WA Planning Commission flood risk assessment requirements for development near minor watercourses
  • Local water management and drainage compliance under City of Armadale planning scheme
  • Potential geotechnical constraints related to seasonal water table fluctuations in the Pinjarra Plain
  • Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new subdivisions
Source: StMate AI — WA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban fringe with scattered native vegetation and managed gardens

Harrisdale is a Perth metropolitan suburb with predominantly residential development and limited native bushland, resulting in low bushfire risk. While located on the urban fringe of the Perth basin, the area lacks the heavy vegetation and topographical complexity typical of higher-risk zones. Properties in Harrisdale are unlikely to fall within a designated Bushfire Prone Area mapping zone under DFES WA mapping.

Source: StMate AI — WA bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Harrisdale is a developing suburban area in Perth's outer southeast with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter constitute the majority of incidents, reflecting patterns typical of growth corridors. Community safety conditions remain relatively stable with police presence supporting residential and commercial activity.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1240
Assault
680
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
380
Malicious damage
450
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Harrisdale is experiencing steady infill residential development typical of outer-Perth suburbs, with incremental lot subdivisions and dual-dwelling approvals. Nearby Armadale and Langford precincts are driving broader corridor growth with mixed-use renewal and large-scale estates. Infrastructure upgrades and local neighbourhood commercial development are supporting this gradual densification pattern.

Harrisdale residential infill DAs

0 km
Residential subdivisionOngoing

Scattered residential lot subdivisions and single/dual dwelling approvals across Harrisdale contributing to incremental infill development.

Determination: 2024-2026

Armadale activity centre renewal

3 km
Mixed-useProposed/Early stage

Armadale City Council planning for town centre intensification with residential, retail and civic uses near rail station.

Determination: 2025-2027

Langford residential growth corridor

4 km
Residential subdivisionUnder construction

Large-scale residential estate development in adjacent Langford precinct with staged housing releases.

Determination: 2025-2028

Regional road and transport upgrades

2 km
InfrastructureApproved

Planned local road upgrades and potential public transport improvements to support growing south-eastern corridor.

Determination: 2024-2026

Local neighbourhood retail/commercial

1 km
Mixed-useScattered approvals

Small-scale neighbourhood centre and local commercial approvals supporting residential growth in Harrisdale.

Determination: 2024-2025

Source: StMate AI — WA development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Harrisdale is a modern outer-suburban locality in Perth's southeastern suburbs, developed primarily from the 1980s onwards. The area itself contains no formal heritage listings or conservation overlays, reflecting its post-war residential character. Nearby heritage significance is concentrated in the adjacent historic town of Kelmscott, approximately 4 km away.

Nearby Heritage Items

Armadale-Kelmscott Railway Linestate
2.5 km
Kelmscott Homesteadstate
3.8 km
Source: StMate AI — WA heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.