Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
18/280 Lord St
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: Local Planning Scheme (varies by local authority, e.g. City of Perth, Town of Subiaco, etc.)
Height Limit
9m (approximately 2.5 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Perth offers a competitive schooling landscape with quality public options like Perth Modern (selective), well-regarded Catholic schools (Mercy, Aquinas), and top independent schools (PLC, Christ Church Grammar). Verify exact catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education, as postcode coverage varies within the Perth area.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Perth's CBD/inner suburbs are typically zoned for Northbridge Primary and Perth High School for public education.
Nearby schools
Perth Modern School
Northbridge Primary School
In catchmentPerth High School
In catchmentPresbyterian Ladies' College (PLC)
Christ Church Grammar School
Mercy College
Aquinas College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 18/280 Lord Street, Perth is located in the central business district with good access to major arterial routes. Traffic conditions are typically moderate during peak hours with congestion common on surrounding streets due to CBD activity.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) experience notable congestion on Lord Street and surrounding CBD streets. Parking availability reduces significantly during business hours. Evening traffic is generally lighter after 7pm.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access within 200-400 meters including Perth Train Station (Transperth), multiple bus routes on Lord Street and surrounding streets, and the free CAT bus service in the CBD.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: East Perth (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
East Perth
train
Claisebrook Station
bus
East Perth TAFE
bus
Educational Department
bus
Newcastle Street after Beaufort Street
bus
Royal Square
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
William Street after Chatsworth Road
bus
Bennett Street
bus
Old Girls School
bus
Flood Risk
Perth's flood risk profile is generally low compared to eastern Australian jurisdictions, with most suburbs experiencing minimal inundation risk. The Swan River and Canning River present the primary flood hazard, affecting riverfront and low-lying properties, but WA's relatively sparse overlay mapping and lower rainfall intensity limit widespread flooding. Inland suburbs and elevated areas have negligible flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) flood risk guidelines for Swan River and Canning River corridors
- •Local planning scheme provisions requiring consideration of flood risk in development applications near waterways
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for developments within mapped flood-prone areas or near riparian zones
- •Minimum floor level and freeboard requirements for properties in identified flood-risk precincts
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Perth metropolitan properties generally face moderate bushfire risk, particularly in outer suburbs and fringe areas where urban development meets native vegetation. Most of Perth's inner and middle suburbs are mapped as BAL-LOW or BAL-12.5 zones under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Properties in hills suburbs (such as Darlington, Kalamunda, or Mundaring) and northern fringe areas experience higher risk due to proximity to dense eucalypt forest and bushland.
Crime & Safety
Perth CBD experiences elevated crime rates typical of Western Australia's central business district, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offenses. The area shows consistent crime patterns reflecting high foot traffic, commercial activity, and nightlife concentration. Crime remains relatively stable year-on-year despite seasonal fluctuations.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Perth's CBD and inner suburbs are experiencing significant urban renewal and medium-density intensification driven by Metronet infrastructure investment and strategic precinct activation (Yagan Square, Elizabeth Quay). Development activity is concentrated in walkable, transit-adjacent locations with focus on residential apartments, mixed-use precincts and public realm improvements alongside rail extension enablement.
Perth City Link and Yagan Square precinct
0 kmMajor CBD revitalisation project including public realm, retail, office and residential components integrated with Northbridge connectivity.
Determination: 2020
Elizabeth Quay development
1.5 kmWaterfront precinct with residential towers, luxury apartments, hospitality and public spaces along the Swan River.
Determination: 2019
Westfield precinct densification
8 kmMedium-density residential apartments and townhouses approved in established suburban area near shopping centre.
Metronet rail extension works
5 kmWA Government Metronet program extending rail lines and increasing station precincts creating development opportunities along corridors.
Determination: 2024
Subiaco precinct residential DAs
4 kmMultiple approved DAs for 3-4 storey apartment buildings in heritage-adjacent precincts driving inner-suburb intensification.
Determination: 2025
East Perth industrial to residential conversion
2 kmStrategic conversion of light industrial and heritage areas to residential and creative workspace uses.
Heritage & Conservation
Perth's CBD and inner-city core contains significant Victorian and Edwardian heritage architecture, with multiple state-registered places concentrated in the central business district. Properties in heritage-listed areas face development controls enforced by the City of Perth and WA Heritage Council to preserve the area's 19th and early 20th-century character. Most restrictions concern exterior modifications, demolition prevention, and design compatibility with neighbouring heritage buildings.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Development must be consistent with character and scale of heritage precinct
- •Exterior alterations to heritage-listed buildings require Council approval
- •Demolition of contributory buildings prohibited without exemption
- •New buildings must respect setbacks, fenestration patterns, and materials typical of the locality
Nearby Heritage Items