Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
46 Portes Road
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
Southern River is a growing suburb in Perth's south-eastern corridor with solid access to public schooling through established Thornlie Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives are within 3–5 km. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries directly with the Western Australian Department of Education, as zone allocations can change.
Likely public catchment
Southern River is zoned for Southern River Primary School and Thornlie Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Southern River Primary School
In catchmentThornlie Secondary College
In catchmentThornlie Primary School
St. Andrew's Anglican Grammar School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
John Paul II Catholic College
Canning Vale Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
46 Portes Road in Southern River benefits from relatively quiet local residential traffic conditions. The area experiences light to moderate traffic typical of suburban Perth locations, with peak congestion occurring on nearby Kwinana Freeway during standard commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Kwinana Freeway and main arterial roads, but Portes Road itself remains relatively unaffected as a local residential street. Commuters accessing the freeway may experience moderate delays during these periods.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport is approximately 1.2-1.5km away. Southern River train station is the closest major public transport facility, providing Transperth Midland Line service to Perth CBD.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Clearwater Drive before Southern River Road (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Clearwater Drive before Southern River Road
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Clearwater Drive after Southern River Road
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Stillwater Street after Duckbill Loop
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Stillwater Street after Reflections Road
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Castlewood Parkway after Streamside Street
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Castlewood Parkway after Wetlands Way
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Castlewood Parkway before Edencourt Drive
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Castlewood Parkway after Edencourt Drive
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Edencourt Dr After Furley Rd
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Edencourt Dr After Codrington St
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Flood Risk
Southern River, located in the Perth metropolitan area (City of Gosnells), has low flood risk overall. The suburb is inland and elevated relative to major riverine systems; while Ellen Brook and minor watercourses exist in the area, there is no widely documented 1% AEP (or equivalent) flood overlay covering residential areas. Bushfire risk is typically the primary natural hazard of concern in this locality.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Bushfire-Prone Areas overlay (Southern River is in bushfire risk zone)
- •Local water management and drainage requirements under City of Gosnells planning scheme
- •Potential flood-prone river/creek assessments if development near Ellen Brook or tributaries
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Southern River is a well-established suburban area in Perth's eastern fringe with moderate tree cover but predominantly residential and cleared land. Bushfire risk is low due to urban density and distance from major bushland interfaces, though some properties backing onto bushland reserves may warrant verification against WA DFES Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Standard construction standards apply; isolated pockets near reserves may warrant BAL assessment.
Crime & Safety
Southern River is a residential suburb in Perth's southeastern corridor with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. Property-related offences, particularly theft and malicious damage, represent the primary crime concerns. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions with community policing presence providing preventative support.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Southern River is experiencing moderate infill residential development and station-precinct intensification driven by Perth's southern corridor growth. The area benefits from established public transport connectivity and proximity to employment centres, supporting gradual uplift in density around the train station and key commercial nodes. Local infrastructure upgrades and education facilities are being planned to accommodate incremental population growth.
Southern River Station Precinct - Mixed-use development
0.5 kmTransit-oriented development around Southern River train station incorporating medium-density residential, retail and community facilities as part of Perth's station precinct activation program.
Determination: 2026-2027
Residential infill - Multiple dwelling units
1.2 kmMedium-density residential subdivision targeting infill development on underutilized land within existing Southern River suburbs.
Armadale Road corridor upgrade
2 kmRoad widening and intersection improvements to support increased traffic from residential growth corridors in the southern Perth area.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local shopping centre redevelopment
0.8 kmRefreshed retail precinct with improved car parking, mixed-use opportunities and enhanced pedestrian connectivity.
Secondary school expansion
1.5 kmEducation infrastructure expansion to support population growth in the Southern River and surrounding suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Southern River is a suburban development area in the Armadale locality with limited individual heritage listings. The railway station and associated Armadale-Kelmscott line represent the primary heritage assets, reflecting early 20th-century transport infrastructure. Most residential properties are post-1970s suburban development with no heritage overlay restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items