Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
35 Mardo Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential R20
LEP: Shire of Harvey Local Planning Scheme No. 3
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Australind is a small coastal suburb south of Harvey in the South West region. The main public option is the local Australind Primary School with secondary students typically attending Harvey Senior High School. Catholic and independent options are limited in the immediate area, with St Catherine's in nearby Harvey offering a Catholic alternative.
Likely public catchment
Australind is likely zoned for Australind Primary School (primary) and Harvey Senior High School (secondary) based on standard WA catchment boundaries.
Nearby schools
Australind Primary School
In catchmentBurekup Primary School
Harvey Senior High School
In catchmentSt Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Australind Community Kindergarten
Donnybrook Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
35 Mardo Avenue in Australind experiences light to moderate traffic typical of a regional residential area. The property is situated in a quiet suburban location with good access to main arterial routes connecting to Bunbury.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion. Light increases during school hours (8-9am, 3-4pm) and commute periods to Bunbury, but traffic flows freely on local roads.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest bus services operate on Australind Drive approximately 400-600m away, with regional services to Bunbury available but infrequent. Private vehicle recommended.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Australind is a coastal locality in southwest Western Australia with low to moderate flood risk. The town is situated near the Leschenault Inlet and estuary system, which presents some tidal and storm surge risk, but documented severe riverine flooding events are limited compared to eastern Australian catchments. Most residential areas are at elevation with adequate local drainage; however, properties in low-lying areas near the inlet should be assessed for combined tide-rainfall scenarios.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood risk assessment requirements for developments near watercourses
- •Local water management and drainage strategy compliance under Western Australian Building Code
- •Site-specific flood study may be required for properties within 100m of perennial waterways
- •Consideration of storm surge and tidal influences given proximity to Indian Ocean/Geographe Bay
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Australind is a fringe-rural locality in the Shire of Harvey, south-western Western Australia, with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to native vegetation and relatively open bushland interfaces. The locality sits within a Bushfire Prone Area with BAL-19 likely applicable to properties on larger lots with vegetation exposure. Defensible space management and compliance with AS 3959 construction standards are recommended for properties with significant vegetation nearby.
Crime & Safety
Australind is a regional suburb in Western Australia with crime rates generally below state averages. The area experiences moderate property crime incidents, primarily theft and malicious damage. Overall crime conditions remain stable with typical regional patterns.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Australind is a small, established coastal town in the Shire of Harvey with modest development activity focused on low-density residential infill, lifestyle subdivisions and community amenity upgrades. Development pressure remains light relative to Perth exurbs, with projects centring on foreshore recreation, town centre viability and dispersed hobby-farm residential allotments rather than high-intensity urban renewal.
Australind town centre revitalisation
0 kmLocal government-led streetscape and retail precinct upgrade to enhance community facilities and commercial viability in central Australind.
Regional residential subdivision - Leschenault
2 kmStaged subdivision of 80-120 lots targeting families and retirees in the greater Australind locality.
Australind foreshore recreation reserve development
1 kmEnhancement of waterfront parkland, boat ramp facilities and walking trails along the Leschenault Inlet.
Determination: 2024-2025
Low-density residential infill - Australind estates
3 kmRural-residential development on larger blocks (0.5–1 hectare) targeting hobby farmers and lifestyle purchasers.
Small business park - light industrial
4 kmLocal council initiative to provide affordable light industrial and trade services space to support regional employment.
Heritage & Conservation
Australind is a coastal suburb south of Bunbury with modest heritage significance centred on its 19th-century townsite and maritime history along Leschenault Inlet. Most properties are post-1950s residential development without formal conservation area designation. Individual heritage listings are sparse, though the historic jetty precinct and early townsite area retain local character value.
Nearby Heritage Items