Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
42 Portmarnock Circuit
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Wanneroo Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
2 storeys / 8.5m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Connolly is a suburban area in Perth's northern corridor with solid public school options. Connolly Primary serves the immediate area, while Kinross Secondary College is the main public secondary catchment. Several nearby Catholic and public alternatives exist within 5 km, offering diverse choices for families. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Connolly is likely zoned for Connolly Primary School and Kinross Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Connolly Primary School
In catchmentKinross Secondary College
In catchmentSt Stephen's School
Lakeland Senior High School
Prendiville Catholic College
Tuart Hill Primary School
Mindarie Senior College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
42 Portmarnock Circuit is located in the Connolly suburb of Perth's northern corridor, with generally light to moderate traffic conditions typical of residential areas. The location has reasonable access to major arterial roads but experiences typical peak-hour congestion on surrounding routes during commuter times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) on Wanneroo Road and Connolly Avenue can experience moderate delays, particularly northbound during morning commute. Local residential streets typically remain clear during peak periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops on Connolly Avenue (Transperth services). Limited local public transport frequency; private vehicle use predominant in this area.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Connolly is an inland suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor with no major watercourse or historical flood event records. The suburb sits at moderate elevation with typical urban drainage infrastructure; flood risk is minimal. Planning controls focus predominantly on bushfire risk and stormwater management rather than riverine or overland flow inundation.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australia Planning Commissions (WAPC) state planning framework with local scheme provisions
- •Local structure plan requirements for drainage and stormwater management
- •Bushfire-prone area overlays (priority over flood in inland Perth suburbs)
- •Developer obligations for on-site detention and water sensitive urban design
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Connolly is a suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor with predominantly residential development and low vegetation density. The area is not mapped as bushfire-prone under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, reflecting its urban character and distance from significant native vegetation. Standard building construction practices apply; BAL-LOW rating indicates minimal bushfire risk.
Crime & Safety
Connolly is a suburban area in Perth, WA with crime rates below the WA state average. The suburb experiences moderate levels of property crime, particularly theft and break-and-enter incidents, with relatively lower rates of violent crime. Overall crime conditions remain stable with community policing presence maintaining standard safety outcomes.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Connolly is an established residential suburb in Perth's north with modest but steady development activity focused on small-scale infill subdivision, local retail maintenance, and gradual medium-density intensification. The area is not a major urban renewal precinct but reflects typical activity patterns for stable, fully-serviced suburbs in the City of Stirling. Development is constrained by existing residential character and infrastructure capacity, with activity concentrated on lot consolidation, minor retail upgrades, and aged-care facilities responding to demographic shifts.
Connolly residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple small-lot subdivision approvals typical of established suburbs undergoing gradual densification in the City of Stirling.
Scarborough Beach Road corridor improvements
1.5 kmLocal traffic and drainage upgrades planned as part of broader City of Stirling strategic transport network enhancement.
Nearby aged care / retirement living
2 kmAged care facilities typical of northern Perth suburbs with aging demographic profile and strong demand.
Local shopping centre refurbishment
0.5 kmCosmetic and functional upgrades to existing retail precincts serving the Connolly local catchment.
Medium-density residential projects
1 kmTwin/grouped housing and low-rise apartment proposals responding to demand for entry-level housing in established northern suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Connolly is a post-1980s outer-suburban residential area in Perth's northern corridor with minimal heritage significance. The suburb contains primarily modern residential development with few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays. Nearby Wanneroo contains some local heritage precincts, but Connolly itself has limited statutory heritage protection or character preservation requirements.
Nearby Heritage Items