Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2/196 Alma Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 1
Height Limit
2 storeys / 8.5m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
North Perth offers solid access to well-regarded public catchment schools alongside established Catholic and independent alternatives nearby. The area is close to selective John Curtin College of the Arts and has good private school options within 5 km. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
North Perth is likely zoned for Perth Primary School (primary) and Northbridge Secondary College (secondary); verify with the Department of Education Western Australia catchment maps.
Nearby schools
Perth Primary School
In catchmentJohn Curtin College of the Arts
Northbridge Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Brigid's Primary School
Mercedes College
Hale School
Montessori School of Perth
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 2/196 Alma Road, North Perth is located on a secondary residential road in a well-connected suburb. Traffic is generally light to moderate, with typical congestion occurring during peak hours on nearby arterial roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) experiences moderate congestion on Beaufort Street and Fitzgerald Street, which serve as main arterial routes. Alma Road itself remains relatively quiet as a residential street, though access to major roads may experience delays during rush periods.
Public Transport
The property is within 600-800 meters of several Transperth bus routes operating along Beaufort Street and Fitzgerald Street. The nearest bus stop is approximately 400-500 meters away, providing good access to public transport connections to Perth CBD and surrounding areas.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
North Perth is a dense inner-city suburb in the Perth metropolitan area with predominantly urban development and limited native vegetation. Bushfire risk is low due to the established suburbs, road networks, and distance from significant bushland or forest areas. Properties typically do not fall within Bushfire Prone Area mapping and would not require elevated BAL construction standards.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
North Perth is experiencing moderate infill development driven by industrial-to-residential zoning transitions and proximity to Perth CBD. Activity is concentrated around major arterials (Fitzgerald Street, Northam Street) with approved medium-density residential and mixed-use projects. Supporting infrastructure upgrades including highway improvements and active transport networks are underway.
North Perth Mixed-Use Infill Development
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential and retail development targeting underutilised industrial sites along Fitzgerald Street corridor.
Determination: 2025
Perth-Darwin National Highway Upgrade
1.2 kmMajor arterial road upgrades and intersection improvements affecting access routes through North Perth and surrounding areas.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential Apartment Precinct - Bedfordshire Street
0.3 kmMedium-density residential apartment complex with ground-floor retail space in central North Perth.
Determination: 2026
Industrial-to-Residential Conversion Sites
0.8 kmTownhouse and villa developments converting legacy industrial zoned land to residential use.
Determination: 2025-2026
Active Transport Network - Cycle Routes
0.6 kmNew cycling infrastructure and pedestrian paths connecting to broader Perth metropolitan active transport network.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
North Perth is an inner-suburb of Perth with established heritage character, particularly around the Power Station precinct and surrounding early-20th-century residential areas. The suburb benefits from a local heritage overlay that protects streetscapes and key structures, with development subject to conservation area guidelines. Properties in designated heritage zones typically face restrictions on external modifications to maintain period character.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Approval required for external alterations to heritage-listed structures
- •Sympathetic restoration standards for roof and facade modifications
- •Restrictions on demolition or relocation of heritage buildings
- •Design guidelines for new development within conservation precinct
Nearby Heritage Items