Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
46 Templeton Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Wanneroo Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Girrawheen is a northern Perth suburb with solid public school coverage via its local primary and nearby Greenwood SHS. Catholic and independent alternatives exist within a few kilometres, including Prendiville College and Carmel School. Always confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the WA education authority.
Likely public catchment
Girrawheen is typically zoned for Girrawheen Primary School (primary) and Greenwood Senior High School (secondary); verify with the Department of Education WA.
Nearby schools
Girrawheen Primary School
In catchmentYellagonga Primary School
Greenwood Senior High School
In catchmentHillarys Primary School
St. Louis Catholic Primary School
Prendiville Catholic College
Carmel School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
46 Templeton Crescent, Girrawheen is located in a residential area with generally low to moderate traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to main roads including Wanneroo Road to the west, which provides connection to the greater Perth road network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impacts are typically minor on Templeton Crescent itself as it is a residential street. However, Wanneroo Road and Joondalup Drive experience moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods due to commuter traffic flow toward the CBD.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus routes serving the Girrawheen area; regular Transperth bus services connect to Joondalup Station (approximately 3km away) which provides rail access to Perth CBD
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Girrawheen is a northern Perth suburb with low flood risk. It is situated on elevated terrain with no major river systems or known flood-prone catchments affecting the area. Minor local drainage lines and stormwater management are the primary flood-related planning considerations for new development.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management guidelines apply to new development
- •Local water management and drainage requirements under City of Wanneroo planning scheme
- •Potential flood risk assessment required for properties near minor watercourses or drainage lines
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for subdivision/development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Girrawheen is a well-established suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor with relatively low bushfire risk exposure. The suburb is not mapped within a designated Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping, and vegetation is predominantly managed garden and parkland interspersed with scattered native trees rather than continuous bushland. Standard construction standards apply; no additional BAL-rated construction requirements are typically necessary.
Crime & Safety
Girrawheen, located in Perth's northern suburbs, experiences crime rates above Western Australian averages, particularly in theft and assault categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-on-year with no significant escalation trends. Community safety initiatives and local policing presence continue to address persistent property crime concerns in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Girrawheen is experiencing moderate infill development activity typical of established Perth suburbs, with focus on small-scale residential subdivisions and community facility improvements rather than major redevelopment. The suburb shows steady demand for dual occupancy and townhouse infill within existing low-density residential blocks. Local centre revitalisation and incremental infrastructure upgrades remain the primary drivers of change.
Girrawheen Local Centre Upgrade
0.5 kmCouncil-led revitalisation of the local shopping precinct with potential mixed-use intensification and streetscape improvements.
Residential infill DA - Acacia Avenue
1.2 kmSmall-scale residential infill project subdividing existing lots for dual occupancy or townhouse development.
Wanneroo Road Corridor Enhancement
2 kmCity of Wanneroo infrastructure and traffic management project improving connectivity along the main arterial road.
Residential subdivision - Marigold Avenue
1.8 kmMedium-density residential subdivision creating new single-lot and small multi-lot residential opportunities.
Girrawheen Community Facilities Project
0.8 kmRefurbishment and upgrade of local community centre, parks and recreational facilities.
Heritage & Conservation
Girrawheen is a outer suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor, developed primarily from the 1970s onwards as a residential area. The suburb has minimal heritage significance and no known heritage listings or conservation overlays on the WA Heritage Council register or local planning scheme.