Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
381 Morrison Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
2 storeys (8.5m)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Swan View offers a mix of public, Catholic and independent options within easy reach. The local public primary is on-site, with Guildford Senior High serving as the secondary catchment school. Several respected Catholic and independent alternatives are within 5 km, making this a reasonably well-served area for school choice.
Likely public catchment
Swan View is typically zoned for Swan View Primary School and Guildford Senior High School; verify with the WA Department of Education catchment maps.
Nearby schools
Swan View Primary School
In catchmentGuildford Senior High School
In catchmentSt. Stephen's Catholic Primary School
Mercy College
Guildford Grammar School
Middle Swan Primary School
Perth Modern School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
381 Morrison Road, Swan View is located in a suburban area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major arterial roads but experiences typical peak-hour congestion on surrounding routes during morning and evening commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peaks (7-9am) and evening peaks (4-6pm) see increased traffic on Great Eastern Highway and Guildford Road as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD. Morrison Road itself experiences local congestion during these periods due to school and residential traffic.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m from nearest Transperth bus route; closest train station (Midland Station) is approximately 4-5km away, requiring vehicle access or multiple transport connections
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Myles Rd Before Blackadder Rd (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Myles Rd Before Blackadder Rd
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Morrison Rd Before Ferrier St
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Morrison Rd After Ferrier St
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Blackadder Rd after Redgum Ln
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Blackadder Rd After Myles Rd
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Morrison Rd After Balfour Rd
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Innamincka Rd After Woolowra Rd
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Innamincka Rd After Russell Rd
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Blackadder Rd After The Quarry
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Blackadder Rd After Regum Ln
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Flood Risk
Swan View is an inland suburb in Perth's eastern foothills with elevated topography and no major flood-prone waterways directly affecting it. Historical flood risk in this area is minimal, though properties near Helena River tributaries should verify local drainage patterns. Western Australia's flood overlay coverage remains less extensive than east-coast jurisdictions; however, standard planning controls apply via the City of Swan scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Check City of Swan local planning scheme for any flood-prone waterway buffers or floodway designations
- •Consider proximity to Helena River and minor tributaries in broader catchment assessment
- •Building height and setback requirements may apply near drainage lines; refer to Western Australian Planning Commission guidelines
- •Standard stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Swan View is a fringe-rural suburb east of Perth with elevated bushfire risk due to its proximity to bushland and scattered vegetation across the locality. Properties in Swan View typically fall within BAL-19 or BAL-29 zones under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, requiring compliance with AS 3959 construction standards. The suburb's hilly terrain and interface with native vegetation warrant standard bushfire preparedness measures and property maintenance.
Crime & Safety
Swan View in Western Australia experiences crime rates above state average, with theft being the most prevalent offense category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with consistent reporting across assault and property offenses. Community crime prevention initiatives and local policing efforts continue to monitor emerging trends in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Swan View is a semi-rural outer suburb of Perth with modest infill development and limited major project activity. Most development is small-scale residential DA approvals on existing lots, with nearby growth concentrated in Helena Valley estates and Midvale industrial precincts. Infrastructure and local road upgrades are planned to support incremental population growth.
Swan View residential infill - multiple small DAs
0 kmOngoing single and dual-occupancy infill development on standard residential lots across the suburb.
Midvale industrial precinct expansion
2.5 kmExtension of existing industrial zones in adjacent Midvale with mixed light industrial and logistics facilities.
Helena Valley residential estate - Stage 2
3 kmLarge-scale residential estate development in nearby Helena Valley with multiple stages of single-family homes.
Guildford Road corridor upgrade
1.5 kmLocal road and drainage improvements supporting broader connectivity in the Midvale-Swan View corridor.
Swan Valley tourist and mixed-use precinct
4 kmWine region and tourism-focused development proposals in adjacent Swan Valley locality.
Heritage & Conservation
Swan View is a outer suburban locality in the Perth hills region (approximately 25 km east of Perth CBD), established in the mid-20th century primarily as a residential area. The suburb has limited individual heritage listings and no formal conservation area designation, being largely characterized by mid-to-late 20th century housing development rather than heritage fabric. Any heritage interest is likely peripheral, relating to broader landscape or early agricultural/pastoral use rather than built heritage.
Nearby Heritage Items