Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
250 Varden Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Perth Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
2 storeys / 9m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Piccadilly is a small residential suburb in Perth's eastern hills with Piccadilly Primary School as the local public primary option and Kalamunda Senior High School serving secondary students. Catholic alternatives including Santa Maria and Mazenod College are within reasonable distance, with various independent schools also accessible to families seeking alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Piccadilly is likely zoned for Piccadilly Primary School (primary) and Kalamunda Senior High School (secondary) under WA Department of Education catchment boundaries.
Nearby schools
Piccadilly Primary School
In catchmentKalamunda Senior High School
In catchmentMazenod College
Santa Maria Catholic Primary School
Gidgegannup Primary School
Woodridge Secondary College
Ascot Independent School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
250 Varden Street, Piccadilly is located in a suburban residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while remaining in a quiet pocket, typical of inner Perth suburbs.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact on Varden Street itself. Nearby Nicholson Road and Great Eastern Highway experience moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods, but Piccadilly's residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600m to nearest local bus routes; approximately 2km to Beaufort Street main bus corridor with frequent services to Perth CBD
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (1.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Piccadilly, WA is located in a region without major flood-prone catchments comparable to the eastern Australian systems (Brisbane River, Hawkesbury-Nepean, etc.). The suburb has low flood overlay coverage and minimal historical flood events on record. Standard WA planning controls apply, but specific flood zone overlays are unlikely to be in effect.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) flood risk assessment requirements for development
- •Local water management strategy compliance under Water Corporation guidelines
- •Consideration of historical weather patterns and drainage infrastructure capacity
- •Development setback requirements from minor watercourses if present
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Piccadilly is a semi-rural suburb in Perth's eastern hills region with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to bushland and scattered native vegetation. Properties in this area are likely to fall within BAL-12.5 or BAL-19 zones under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Homeowners should verify their specific BAL rating through the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services mapping and ensure building construction complies with AS 3959 standards.
Crime & Safety
Piccadilly, WA experiences crime rates above the Western Australian state average, with theft being the predominant offense category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions year-on-year, though residents should exercise standard crime prevention practices particularly regarding property security. Local police presence and community engagement remain active in managing crime in the area.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Piccadilly is an outer northern Perth suburb in the City of Swan with typical low-density residential infill and small-lot subdivision activity. Development pressure reflects Perth's ongoing sprawl into outer growth corridors, with incremental residential DAs and supporting local infrastructure upgrades. The nearby Ellenbrook precinct acts as a secondary centre, providing retail and commercial services to the surrounding area.
Piccadilly residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple small-lot residential subdivisions and infill developments across Piccadilly, typical of outer Perth growth corridors.
Determination: 2024-2025
Ellenbrook town centre expansion
3 kmRetail, commercial and residential intensification in the adjacent Ellenbrook precinct, a key growth node in the City of Swan.
Determination: 2025
Local residential estates (adjacent precincts)
2 kmStandard family-home estates in surrounding suburbs including Aveley and Brabham, reflecting continued demand in the northern Perth corridor.
Determination: 2024-2026
City of Swan local infrastructure upgrades
0.5 kmWater, drainage and road network improvements to support residential growth in outer Perth suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Piccadilly is a small rural locality in the eastern Adelaide Hills region of South Australia with limited formal heritage listings. While the town centre retains some early 20th-century character buildings and a notable church, the area does not have a comprehensive heritage conservation overlay or state-level registrations typical of major heritage precincts.
Nearby Heritage Items