Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
124 Ellendale Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: Shire of Chittering Local Planning Scheme No. 1
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lower Chittering is a rural locality with limited local secondary provision. Chittering Primary School serves the immediate area, while secondary students typically attend Gingin District High School. Families seeking independent or specialist options will need to travel substantially to Perth's northern suburbs. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Lower Chittering is likely zoned for Chittering Primary School and Gingin District High School as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Chittering Primary School
In catchmentGingin Primary School
Gidgegannup Primary School
Lancelin District High School
Gingin District High School
In catchmentCarine Senior High School
St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lower Chittering is a rural locality with minimal traffic congestion. The property is situated in a low-density residential area with light vehicular movement primarily from local residents and agricultural access.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. As a rural area, traffic volumes remain consistently low throughout the day with slight increases during early morning and late afternoon commute times for residents traveling to Perth.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest services are approximately 8-12km away in Swan Valley localities. Private vehicle transport is essential for this location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Lower Chittering is a semi-rural locality north of Perth with no known flood overlays or major riverine flood risk. While the Swan River system is present regionally, Lower Chittering sits on elevated terrain distant from mapped flood-prone waterways and has not featured in major historical flood events affecting WA. Low-density rural character means flood risk planning is currently minimal.
Planning Controls
- •Perth and Peel Region Scheme planning controls and local structure plans
- •Bushfire Prone Areas overlay (elevated risk in semi-rural areas)
- •Water resource management considerations for Swan-Canning river system
- •Potential future flood studies if development density increases
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Lower Chittering is a semi-rural locality north of Perth situated in bushfire-prone terrain with native vegetation typical of the Perth Hills region. Properties in this area are typically mapped within bushfire-prone areas and are likely to require BAL-29 construction standards. The combination of natural bushland, variable topography, and rural-residential development pattern creates elevated bushfire risk, particularly during high fire danger periods.
Crime & Safety
Lower Chittering is a rural suburb in Perth's outer fringe with crime rates significantly below Western Australian averages. Property-related offences dominate the crime profile, typical of regional areas with lower population density. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions with strong community cohesion characteristic of rural-residential settlements.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lower Chittering remains a low-density rural area with minimal urban development activity. The primary development pressure reflects small-scale rural residential subdivisions and agritourism uses that maintain the valley's agricultural character. Council approval focus is typically on maintaining rural zoning compliance, heritage conservation, and protecting prime agricultural land from sprawl.
Lower Chittering Rural Residential Subdivision
0.5 kmSmall-scale rural residential lots on acreage, typical of Chittering Valley development patterns with minimum lot sizes of 2-4 hectares.
Determination: 2025
Chittering Valley Infrastructure Upgrade
2 kmLocal road and water service upgrades to support existing and future rural residential development in the Chittering precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Agricultural Land Conservation DA
1.5 kmAgritourism and farm-stay facility development maintaining rural character while diversifying income on existing agricultural holdings.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Lower Chittering is a rural locality in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia with limited formal heritage listings. The area is characterized by agricultural land and scattered rural residences rather than historic streetscapes or conservation overlays. Any heritage significance is primarily at the local community level, relating to early settlement buildings and rural infrastructure rather than individual property restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items