Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
22 Steere Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential
LEP: Shire of Balingup Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Balingup is a small rural town in the south-west with its own primary school on-site. Secondary schooling is typically served by Donnybrook High School approximately 12–13 km away. Limited independent options locally; most alternative schools are in larger nearby centres such as Bridgetown and Donnybrook.
Likely public catchment
Balingup Primary School is the on-site public primary catchment school; secondary-age students are typically zoned to Donnybrook High School. Verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Balingup Primary School
In catchmentDonnybrook High School
In catchmentBoyup Brook Primary School
Bridgetown Primary School
Donnybrook Catholic Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
22 Steere Street in Balingup is located in a quiet rural town in Western Australia's South West region with minimal traffic congestion typical of regional areas. The property experiences very light traffic volumes throughout the day with minimal disruption from through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is negligible in Balingup. Minor increases in local traffic occur during school hours and on market days, but overall traffic remains light and free-flowing with no significant congestion events.
Public Transport
Public transport is limited in Balingup. The nearest regular bus services are infrequent regional routes operated by local providers, typically requiring travel to nearby larger towns for more frequent services. Approximate nearest access point is within the town center, approximately 1-2km away.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Balingup is a small inland town in the Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup, located in southwestern WA with elevation around 230m. While the town is situated near the Blackwood River catchment, Balingup itself is not known as a flood-prone locality and does not have a formal State flood overlay designation. Flood risk is generally low to very low for the majority of properties, with heightened risk only for properties in immediate riparian areas adjacent to the Blackwood River or seasonal creek systems.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australia Planning Commission (WAPC) State Planning Policy 2.3 for protection of wetlands and waterways
- •Local water management requirements under Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup planning scheme
- •Blackwood River tributary flood risk assessment if property is within riparian zone
- •Stormwater management and drainage provisions for properties near seasonal watercourses
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Balingup is located in the elevated, heavily vegetated Darling Range region of south-western WA, which experiences significant bushfire risk due to extensive native jarrah and marri forest. The area is classified as Bushfire Prone under WA mapping, with properties typically requiring BAL-29 construction standards. The combination of steep terrain, high fuel loads, and rural-fringe development creates elevated fire behaviour potential during extreme fire weather events.
Crime & Safety
Balingup is a small regional town in Western Australia's South West region with crime rates significantly below state averages. The suburb experiences relatively low incidents across all major crime categories, reflecting typical patterns for small rural communities. Crime has remained stable with minimal fluctuation over recent years.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Balingup is a small, rural village in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River with minimal active development. Activity is dominated by scattered rural residential infill, small-scale tourism accommodation capitalising on proximity to Margaret River, and regional infrastructure maintenance. No major urban renewal or significant residential pipeline is evident; development pressure remains low and organic, reflecting the area's character as a rural locality serving agricultural and tourism purposes.
Balingup townsite rural residential infill
0 kmSmall-scale residential lots on acreage within and adjoining the Balingup townsite, typical of regional WA demand.
Determination: Ongoing
Balingup-Willyabrup rural tourism accommodation
5 kmSmall-scale tourism and farm-stay facilities capitalising on proximity to Margaret River wine region.
Determination: 2024-2025
Blackwood catchment water management infrastructure
8 kmRegional water and environmental management works related to Blackwood River valley stewardship.
Determination: 2025-2026
Nannup to Balingup regional road upgrades
2 kmShire-level road maintenance and minor upgrade works improving connectivity between regional towns.
Determination: 2024-2025
Margaret River wine region residential spillover
15 kmIncremental residential and lifestyle block demand from Margaret River proximity, filtering into surrounding villages.
Determination: Ongoing
Heritage & Conservation
Balingup is a small rural village in the Blackwood region of Western Australia with limited formal heritage listing. The area has modest local heritage significance related to its 19th-century pastoral settlement character, but does not have a gazetted heritage conservation area or significant WA Heritage Council listings. Properties are generally not subject to heritage development restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items