Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
36 Burke Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Melville Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m (3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Attadale is a residential suburb in southern Perth with direct access to its namesake public primary and strong secondary catchment through Melville SHS. Catholic and independent alternatives including Aquinas College and Scotch College are within reasonable distance. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries with WA education authorities.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Attadale are likely zoned for Attadale Primary School (primary) and Melville Senior High School (secondary); verify with the Western Australian Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Attadale Primary School
In catchmentMelville Senior High School
In catchmentAttadale Catholic Primary School
Aquinas College
Scotch College
St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
36 Burke Drive, Attadale is located in a suburban residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining relative quiet on local streets. Peak hour congestion is generally manageable for this area.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) typically see increased traffic on Canning Highway due to commuter movements toward Perth CBD and reverse flows. Local Burke Drive experiences light impact as it is a residential through-street with limited through-traffic.
Public Transport
Approximately 600-800m to nearest Transperth bus routes serving the Attadale area; approximately 2.5km to Leeming Train Station (Swan River Line)
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Roberts Rd Before Wichmann Rd (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Roberts Rd Before Wichmann Rd
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Wichmann Rd Before Lawlor Rd
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Moreing Rd Before Hough Rd
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Waddell Rd After Coldwells St
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Waddell Rd Before Davis Rd
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Beach St Before Murray Rd
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Wichmann Rd After Galloway St
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Lutey Rd After Waddell Rd
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Harris St Before Beach St
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Harris St Before Pembroke St
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Flood Risk
Attadale is a low-lying coastal suburb in Perth with minimal flood overlay mapping under Western Australian planning frameworks. While the suburb has proximity to the Swan River and Indian Ocean, historical flood records and current WA planning overlays do not identify Attadale as a high-risk flood zone. Localized drainage issues and storm surge represent minor considerations rather than systematic flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •Perth and Peel Region Scheme (PPRS) flood-prone land considerations
- •City of Melville local planning policies regarding water management and drainage
- •Minimum floor level requirements for new development in low-risk areas
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements for residential infill
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Attadale is a suburban locality in Perth's inner southwest with predominantly urban residential development, minimal bushland, and significant tree canopy but limited wildfire fuel connectivity. The suburb is classified as low bushfire risk under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, with BAL-LOW rating typical for the area. Properties are generally well-removed from major bushfire-prone vegetation zones, though standard WA building standards should still be observed.
Crime & Safety
Attadale is a riverside suburb in Perth, WA with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. The area experiences relatively low rates of serious offences, with property theft being the most common crime category. Overall crime conditions remain stable with a relatively safe community profile.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Attadale is experiencing moderate infill development activity typical of inner-suburb Perth, with emphasis on heritage lot subdivision and dual-occupancy residential approvals. Foreshore-adjacent mixed-use development and supporting infrastructure (cycle paths, school expansion) reflect broader South Perth region densification trends and riverside activation priorities. Development pressure remains moderate relative to established inner suburbs.
Attadale Waterfront Precinct Mixed-use Development
0.5 kmResidential apartments and retail spaces along the Swan River foreshore with public open space activation.
Determination: 2026-2028
South Perth to Attadale Cycle Path Extension
1.2 kmRegional cycle path connecting South Perth suburbs with new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure along riverside routes.
Determination: 2024-2025
Attadale Residential Infill Developments
0.3 kmMultiple small-scale residential DA approvals for heritage lot subdivisions and dual occupancy developments across the suburb.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Retail Precinct Upgrade
0.8 kmRefurbishment and intensification of local shopping centre with mixed residential above retail.
Determination: 2025-2026
Attadale Primary School Expansion
1.5 kmEducation facility capacity upgrade to support growing residential population in the immediate catchment area.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Attadale is a suburban locality in Perth's southern suburbs developed primarily in the mid-20th century, with limited heritage listing. The railway station represents the area's historical transport infrastructure, but most residential properties lack state or local heritage designation.
Nearby Heritage Items