Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
36A Marmot Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential R20
LEP: City of Kwinana Town Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Ferndale is a southern Perth suburb with solid public school provision via Ferndale Primary and Canning Vale College. Catholic and selective-entry public secondary options (Aquinas, Shenton, Rossmoyne) lie within 5 km. Families should confirm exact catchment status with the WA education department.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Ferndale are likely zoned for Ferndale Primary School and Canning Vale College for public schooling; verify catchment boundaries with the Department of Education WA.
Nearby schools
Ferndale Primary School
In catchmentCanning Vale College
In catchmentRossmoyne Senior High School
St. Brigid's Primary School
Aquinas Academy
Kinross Primary School
Shenton College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
36A Marmot Way in Ferndale benefits from relatively low traffic congestion in this residential suburb, with good access to major routes via nearby arterial roads. Peak hour impacts are minimal due to the area's distance from major commercial centers.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak hour congestion; local residential traffic increases during morning and evening commutes but does not significantly impact property access. Albany Highway experiences heavier traffic during peak hours but is approximately 1.5km away.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops on Ferndale Road; regular Transperth service connections available to Perth CBD and surrounding areas
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Ferndale, WA is not located within a major flood-prone catchment and has not been identified as a significant flood-risk suburb in State or local flood mapping. The suburb is inland from major rivers; however, local stormwater management and minor waterway behaviour should be assessed at the site-specific level. Overall flood risk is low, though applicants should confirm current local authority flood mapping.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management Guidelines apply to development in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Local Authority flood studies and hazard mapping (where available) guide building setbacks and floor levels
- •Consideration of local drainage patterns and groundwater in design
- •Compliance with WA Building Code flood resilience provisions for identified risk areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Ferndale is a semi-rural suburb in the Perth Hills region of WA, situated in bushfire-prone terrain with moderate vegetation density. Properties in this area typically fall within BAL-19 designation, requiring enhanced building construction standards. Proximity to bushland and the elevated topography increase exposure to wind-driven ember attack and radiant heat during extreme fire weather events.
Crime & Safety
Ferndale experiences moderate crime levels consistent with broader Western Australian regional suburbs. Property crime, particularly theft and malicious damage, comprises the majority of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant upward trajectory in recent years.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Ferndale is a stable outer-suburban residential area south of Perth with modest infill development activity. Primary pressure is incremental residential densification (dual occupancies, small subdivisions) and local infrastructure renewal by the City of Cockburn. Proximity to Cockburn Gateway and the Jandakot employment corridor creates secondary commercial and light-industrial activity in nearby precincts.
Ferndale residential infill - mixed housing
0 kmSmall-scale infill development on vacant/underutilised residential land within Ferndale, typical of Perth's inner-suburban densification trend.
Local streetscape and drainage upgrade
0.5 kmCouncil-led local road and stormwater infrastructure improvement within Ferndale as part of suburb-wide asset renewal.
Cockburn Gateway precinct expansion
3 kmRegional commercial and mixed-use activity node in adjacent Cockburn, with potential residential and retail intensification.
Jandakot strategic employment corridor
4 kmLight industrial and service-sector developments within the broader Jandakot precinct south of Ferndale, supporting logistics and manufacturing.
Suburban infill housing DA pipeline
1.5 kmTypical ongoing DA approvals for dual occupancies and medium-density housing across the broader Ferndale–Cockburn locality.
Heritage & Conservation
Ferndale is a suburban locality in Perth's outer metropolitan area with modest heritage interest centred on early 20th-century transport and commercial infrastructure. The suburb has limited formal heritage overlays or conservation area designations typical of established outer suburbs. Individual properties may have local significance but comprehensive heritage restrictions are unlikely across the broader residential area.
Nearby Heritage Items