Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
5 Featherstone Gardens
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Wanneroo Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
10.5m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Butler is a growing suburb in Perth's northern corridor with solid access to public schooling via Alkimos Secondary College. Catholic and independent options (Mercedes College, Corpus Christi, St. Andrew's Anglican) are available within 5–10 km. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education, as boundaries may shift with area development.
Likely public catchment
Butler is zoned for Butler Primary School and Alkimos Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Butler Primary School
In catchmentAlkimos Secondary College
In catchmentYanchep Secondary College
St. Andrew's Anglican Community School
Mercedes College
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Shenton College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
5 Featherstone Gardens in Butler is located in a suburban residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major connecting routes while being situated on a quieter local street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours may see moderate traffic on nearby Butler Boulevard and Badgeradda Road as commuters travel to/from central Perth and Joondalup. Local streets experience minimal impact.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops servicing the Butler area; Joondalup Station (train) approximately 4km away
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Butler Bvd Before Benenden Av (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Butler Bvd Before Benenden Av
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Butler Station Stand 1
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Butler
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Butler Station Stand 2
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Butler Station Stand 3
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Butler Station Stand 4
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Butler Station Stand 5
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Butler Station Stand 6
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Butler Bvd After Camborne Pwy
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Butler Bvd Before Camborne Pwy
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Flood Risk
Butler is a residential suburb in Perth's southern metropolitan area with low flood risk. No major river corridors or documented flood-prone catchments affect the locality. Standard WA planning controls for drainage and stormwater management apply, but flood-specific overlays are not typically identified in this area.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management guidelines for Perth metropolitan area
- •Local water management and drainage considerations per City of Canning planning scheme
- •Potential minor localised drainage issues in low-lying areas; standard stormwater management required
- •Aboriginal heritage and wetland overlays may apply in some locations (separate from flood risk)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Butler is a suburban locality in Perth's northern growth corridor with predominantly urban and semi-urban development. The area has low to moderate vegetation density typical of established outer suburbs, resulting in low bushfire risk classification. Properties in Butler are generally not mapped as Bushfire Prone Area, though assessment of individual sites against AS 3959 is recommended for properties with significant vegetation proximity.
Crime & Safety
Butler is a developing outer suburban area in Perth, WA with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. Property crimes including theft and malicious damage represent the majority of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns consistent with established residential areas in the region.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Butler is experiencing steady suburban infill and staged expansion as part of Perth's northern growth corridor, with development focused on town centre consolidation, residential lot release and supporting infrastructure. Activity centres and mixed-use precincts are being progressively developed to create self-contained neighbourhoods. Council DA pipeline reflects manageable growth aligned with population forecasts and servicing capacity in this established outer northern suburb.
Butler Town Centre Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmCommercial, retail and residential development anchoring the town centre with shops, offices and medium-density apartments.
Determination: 2025
Butler Residential Subdivision (Stage 2)
1.2 kmRelease of additional single residential lots as part of broader urban expansion in the northern corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Public Open Space & Drainage Infrastructure
0.8 kmWetland management, parks and stormwater systems supporting residential growth in the precinct.
Local Shopping Centre Infill
0.3 kmSecondary retail and community facility development to service growing residential population.
Multi-Unit Residential Development
1.5 kmMedium-density apartment or grouped housing development targeting younger demographics and downsizers.
Heritage & Conservation
Butler is a modern outer suburb in Perth's northern corridor, developed primarily from the 2000s onward as a master-planned community. The area has minimal heritage overlay protection and few established heritage listings, being too recent in development to qualify for state or local heritage designation. Any heritage significance is limited to newer community infrastructure and nearby natural features rather than historic building stock.
Nearby Heritage Items