Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
4/10 Kenwick Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3
FSR
0.5:1
Height Limit
11m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Balga is a well-served northern Perth suburb with strong public primary and secondary options nearby. Catholic alternatives including Servite College and St. Stephen's School are within reasonable distance. Parents should verify exact catchment boundaries and secondary school placement with the Western Australian Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Balga are typically zoned for Balga Primary School and Mirrabooka Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Balga Primary School
In catchmentMirrabooka Secondary College
In catchmentNollamara Primary School
St. Stephen's School
Servite College
John Monash Science School
Dianella Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 4/10 Kenwick Way, Balga is situated in a suburban area with moderate traffic flow. The location provides reasonable access to major arterials with typical Perth metropolitan congestion patterns during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic on Balga Avenue and surrounding local roads as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD and employment centres. Weekend traffic is generally light.
Public Transport
Approximately 600-800 meters to nearest bus stop on Balga Avenue with Transperth service; no direct train station access within 2km radius
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Balga is a mid-to-northern suburb of Perth with generally low flood risk. While the suburb is within the Swan River catchment area and subject to stormwater inundation during extreme rainfall, it has no major river flood overlay equivalent to those seen in Queensland or NSW flood-prone areas. Development is primarily subject to standard WA stormwater and drainage controls rather than specific flood study overlays.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood-prone land policy consultation for development near Swan River tributary areas
- •Stormwater management and drainage requirements under WA Building Code
- •Local water management strategy compliance for the City of Stirling planning area
- •Potentially affected by local overland flow paths during extreme rainfall events
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Balga is a northern Perth suburb with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to scattered bushland and native vegetation typical of the area. Properties in Balga may fall within designated Bushfire Prone Areas under WA DFES mapping, typically rated BAL-19. Residents should verify their specific property's BAL rating through the WA Bushfire Prone Area map and ensure compliance with AS 3959 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Balga, a suburb in Perth's northern region, experiences crime rates above the Western Australian state average, with property crimes including theft and malicious damage being the most prevalent offences. Assault incidents are also elevated relative to state benchmarks. Crime trends have remained relatively stable over recent years without significant changes in incident patterns.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Balga is experiencing modest infill development typical of Perth's inner northern suburbs, with low-to-moderate density residential subdivision, local centre improvements, and selective industrial-to-residential conversion. Development activity is constrained by established character but supported by proximity to employment nodes and incremental infrastructure upgrade. Council pipeline reflects gradual densification rather than major urban renewal.
Balga Avenue residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivision targeting dual occupancy and minor densification along arterial corridors.
Local shopping centre upgrades
1.2 kmRefurbishment and minor expansion of existing neighbourhood shopping facilities serving the local catchment.
Residential DA - multi-unit
0.8 kmSmall apartment complex targeting moderate density housing near public transport corridors.
Road and drainage infrastructure
2 kmLocal road upgrade and stormwater management works supporting broader precinct accessibility.
Vacant industrial lot remediation
1.5 kmConversion of redundant industrial land to residential or light commercial use as part of broader land use transition.
Heritage & Conservation
Balga is a post-war suburban locality in Perth's northern suburbs, primarily developed from the 1950s onwards with residential housing stock typical of that era. Few individual properties are heritage-listed, and there is no formal heritage conservation area overlay within the suburb itself. Nearby heritage significance is concentrated in adjacent areas such as Mirrabooka's railway precinct and scattered early institutional buildings.
Nearby Heritage Items