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2 Bignell Street

Richmond, SA 5033
3 bed 2 bath 4 carhouse
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Zoning & Regional Plan

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RES1

Residential Zone

LEP: City of Unley Development Plan

Height Limit

12m or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwelling houseResidential flat buildingSupported residential facilityCommunity hall or meeting placeBackpackers accommodationBoarding house

❌ Prohibited Uses

Bulky goods salesMotor repair stationService stationFactorySupermarketWarehouse
Source: StMate AI — SA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Richmond offers strong public schooling via Richmond Primary and Glenunga International High School. The area also has nearby independent and Catholic alternatives including St. Michael's Lutheran and Rostrevor College within a 2 km radius. Verify catchment boundaries directly with the South Australian Department for Education.

Likely public catchment

Richmond is typically zoned for Richmond Primary School and Glenunga International High School as the primary public catchment schools.

Nearby schools

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Richmond Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.2 km
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Glenunga International High School

In catchment
secondary · publicWell-regarded public secondary
1.8 km
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St. Michael's Lutheran Primary School

primary · independentLutheran independent school
1.2 km
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Rostrevor College

secondary · catholicEstablished Catholic boys' school
2.1 km
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Marryatville High School

secondary · publicPublic secondary option
2.5 km
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Pembroke School

primary · independentIndependent primary school
1.5 km
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St. Anne's Catholic School

combined · catholicCatholic primary to secondary
3.2 km

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

Source: StMate AI — SA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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2 Bignell Street, Richmond is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to local roads connecting to major arterials, though traffic can increase during peak hours on nearby routes.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Bignell StreetChurch StreetVictoria StreetUnley RoadFullarton RoadSouth Terrace

Peak Hour Impact

Moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours on Victoria Street and Fullarton Road, with lighter impacts on residential streets. Weekend traffic remains minimal.

Public Transport

Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops on Victoria Street and Church Street; Adelaide tram network accessible via connections within 1-1.5km

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

Richmond, SA is located in the Adelaide Hills region on elevated terrain with no major flood-prone rivers or defined flood overlays comparable to those in QLD, VIC, or NSW. While local stormwater and overland flow management apply, the suburb is not identified as a high-risk flood zone. Standard PDC and council controls apply; detailed flood studies are generally not extensive in this locality.

Planning Controls

  • SA Planning and Design Code (PDC) flood and stormwater management requirements
  • Local council DCP provisions for stormwater drainage and overland flow paths
  • Site-specific flood risk assessment may be required for properties near local watercourses or low-lying areas
  • Consideration of historical flood mapping and council flood studies if available for the locality
Source: StMate AI — SA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Mixed suburban with scattered native trees and gardens; limited native forest

Richmond is a well-established inner-western suburb of Adelaide with predominantly urban and suburban character. Bushfire risk is low due to dense residential development, limited vegetation density, and distance from significant bushland interfaces. Properties typically meet BAL-LOW standards with minimal AS 3959 construction requirements.

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

Crime & Safety

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Richmond, SA experiences crime rates above the South Australian average, primarily driven by theft and assault incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with persistent property and violent crime concerns. Law enforcement presence and community safety initiatives remain active in addressing these trends.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
680
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
520
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Richmond (City of Unley) shows moderate infill development activity typical of established inner-south Adelaide suburbs, with a focus on townhouse subdivisions, mixed-use retail-residential conversions along main streets, and local infrastructure improvements. The precinct attracts modest renovation and secondary dwelling DAs within heritage character zones. Growth is constrained by lot sizes and character controls but supported by proximity to Unley's commercial and employment nodes.

Richmond residential infill - townhouses

0.2 km
Residential townhouse developmentApproved

Multi-lot townhouse subdivision within existing Richmond residential area targeting medium-density infill.

Church Street mixed-use precinct

0.5 km
Mixed-useProposed

Retail/commercial ground floor with residential apartments above along Richmond's main commercial strip.

Local road intersection upgrade

0.3 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

City of Unley traffic management and pedestrian safety improvements at key local intersection.

Character home renovation - City of Unley precinct

0.4 km
Residential renovation/additionApproved

Secondary dwelling or rear extension in heritage-adjacent residential precinct requiring council approval.

Dulwich adjacent residential growth

1.2 km
Residential subdivisionProposed

Medium-density residential subdivision in nearby Dulwich contributing to broader inner-south development pressure.

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

Heritage & Conservation

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Source: StMate AI — SA 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.