Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
5 Beukers Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Cockburn Town Planning Scheme No. 3
Height Limit
9m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Piara Waters is a growing outer-southern suburb of Perth with access to its own public primary school and clear pathways to Harrisdale Secondary. The area also has nearby Catholic and independent schools within 5 km, offering families a range of options across the public, Catholic, and private sectors.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Piara Waters are typically zoned for Piara Waters Primary School (primary) and Harrisdale Secondary College (secondary); however, catchment boundaries should be verified with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Piara Waters Primary School
In catchmentHarrisdale Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Anglican College
Corpus Christi College
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
Shenton College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Piara Waters is a developing residential suburb in Perth's southern corridor with relatively light traffic conditions. The area benefits from good connectivity to major routes but experiences moderate congestion during peak hours on approach routes to the CBD.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peaks see moderate increases in traffic flow on Beeliar Drive and Cockburn Road as commuters travel to/from the CBD and Fremantle. Peak periods typically 7-9am and 4-6pm on weekdays.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.5-2km to nearest bus services; limited direct public transport connectivity with most routes requiring transfers to access Perth CBD or major centres
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Piara Waters is a residential suburb in Perth's southern suburbs with low to moderate flood risk. The area is relatively elevated inland from the Canning River, though localized drainage paths and stormwater management should be considered. WA's flood overlay coverage is less extensive than eastern states, with risk managed primarily through building standards and local planning scheme provisions rather than formal state-based flood overlays.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood risk guidelines and Building Code of Australia (BCA) requirements
- •Local planning scheme provisions requiring flood risk assessment for development in proximity to drainage paths
- •Consideration of Canning River catchment hydrology and seasonal water table fluctuations
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements under WA regulations
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Piara Waters is a developing outer-metropolitan suburb in Perth's southern corridor with predominantly urban and suburban character. While located in the broader Perth region, it lacks the heavy native vegetation, steep terrain, and interface characteristics typical of higher-risk areas. Standard residential construction practices are generally appropriate, though property owners should confirm their specific address against current DFES Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Crime & Safety
Piara Waters is a growing residential suburb in Perth's southern region with crime rates broadly consistent with Western Australian averages. The suburb experiences typical property and personal crime patterns for an expanding outer metropolitan area. Overall safety conditions remain stable with no significant escalation in major crime categories.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Piara Waters remains in active growth phase as a relatively new residential estate in the City of Cockburn's urban expansion corridor. Development activity centres on completing planned residential subdivisions, delivering supporting infrastructure (schools and community facilities), and establishing local commercial precincts to serve the growing population. The area is experiencing steady DA activity typical of a master-planned community in Perth's outer south-eastern suburbs.
Piara Waters Estate Stage 2 expansion
0.5 kmContinuation of the master-planned Piara Waters residential estate with additional single and double residential lots.
Determination: 2025
Lakelands Drive commercial precinct
2 kmSmall-scale local shopping centre and residential mixed-use development serving the broader Piara Waters catchment.
Determination: 2024-2025
Schools and community facilities DA
1.2 kmPrimary school and early learning centre development to support growing residential population.
Determination: 2025
Local park and drainage reserve
0.8 kmRecreation and stormwater management facilities integrated within the estate masterplan.
Determination: 2024
Various residential DAs
1.5 kmScattered smaller infill and subdivision applications within the established estate boundary.
Determination: 2024-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Piara Waters is a modern outer suburban development in the City of Armadale, established in the 2000s, with minimal intrinsic heritage character. The area contains few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays, being primarily a contemporary residential estate. Nearby Armadale town centre and railway infrastructure retain greater local heritage significance.
Nearby Heritage Items