Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
37 Le Souef Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Gosnells Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Maddington is served by established public primary and secondary schools within walking distance. Independent and Catholic alternatives are available within a 3–5 km radius, including St. Andrew's Anglican Community School. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Maddington is zoned for Maddington Primary School and Maddington Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Maddington Primary School
In catchmentMaddington Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Anglican Community School
Thornlie Primary School
Gosnells Secondary College
St. Josepth's Primary School, Armadale
Harrisdale Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
37 Le Souef Street, Maddington is located in a suburban area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to local roads with reasonable connectivity to major thoroughfares serving the Perth metropolitan area.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impacts are typically minimal on Le Souef Street itself. However, nearby Albany Highway may experience moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods, which could affect access routes during these times.
Public Transport
Maddington Train Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to Transperth's train network. Local bus services operate within the suburb, with several stops within 500m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Maddington is a suburban locality in Perth's southeastern corridor with low to very low flood risk. While the area drains toward the Canning River and Ellen Brook, there are no major historic flood inundation records for residential areas of Maddington itself. Local planning controls focus on stormwater and drainage management rather than riverine flood overlays.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Guidance Statement on Flood Risk Management (2007) applies statewide; local authorities assess flood risk via drainage and water management
- •City of Canning applies Development Control Policy 3.1 (Flood Risk Assessment) for properties in identified flood-prone areas
- •Submission of a Flood Risk Assessment may be required for development in areas draining to Canning River or Ellen Brook catchments
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements under WA Building Code and Local Planning Strategy
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Maddington is a southeastern suburb of Perth with predominantly urban and suburban development, placing it outside high-risk bushfire zones. While some native vegetation exists in pockets and nearby reserves, the suburb's density and landscape characteristics result in a low bushfire risk classification. Properties should still maintain basic defensible space and ember management, though formal BAL construction standards typically do not apply.
Crime & Safety
Maddington is a suburb in Perth, WA with crime rates moderately above the Western Australian average, particularly for theft and property offences. The suburb has experienced relatively stable crime patterns over recent years with consistent incident rates. Property-related crimes remain the primary concern, though overall community safety is consistent with other suburbs in the greater Perth metropolitan area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Maddington is experiencing moderate infill and town centre renewal activity typical of an established southern suburbs location within the City of Gosnells. The suburb's development pipeline is dominated by dual-occupancy and small-scale residential subdivisions, supported by local infrastructure upgrades and gradual retail/mixed-use activation around the train station precinct. Planning emphasis remains on incremental densification and community facility improvements rather than major greenfield development.
Maddington town centre mixed-use renewal
0 kmCity of Gosnells-led activation and infill development around Maddington train station and Stirling Street precinct, targeting higher-density residential and retail.
Residential infill subdivision - Watsonia Road
1.2 kmSubdivision of larger residential blocks into dual/multiple dwellings to support housing intensification within existing suburbs.
Local shopping centre redevelopment
0.8 kmRetail and community facility upgrade within Maddington's commercial corridor to improve accessibility and modernise amenities.
Water corporation infrastructure upgrade
2 kmWater and wastewater network augmentation to support medium-density residential infill across the southern suburbs corridor.
Residential dual-occupancy DAs
0.5 kmMultiple approved applications for dual dwellings and small-scale infill development reflecting R12.5–R15 zoning across residential pockets.
Heritage & Conservation
Maddington is a post-war suburban development in Perth's outer southeast with limited heritage significance. The suburb's main heritage interest centres on the early 20th-century railway station, reflecting its role as a commuter suburb. Most residential properties date from the 1950s onwards and do not fall within heritage overlays or conservation areas.
Nearby Heritage Items