Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
54A French Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone
LEP: Town of Cambridge Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Joondanna is a northwest Perth suburb with a strong public school catchment (primary and secondary) supplemented by several highly-regarded Catholic secondary options within 4–5 km. The area offers good access to both neighbourhood public schools and selective Catholic providers, with Perth Modern School also accessible for academically-gifted secondary students.
Likely public catchment
Joondanna is likely zoned for Joondanna Primary School and Balcatta Secondary College in the public system. Verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education WA.
Nearby schools
Joondanna Primary School
In catchmentOsborne Primary School
Balcatta Secondary College
In catchmentPerth Modern School
Mercy College
Christian Brothers College
Servite College
Prendiville Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
54A French Street in Joondanna has moderate traffic conditions typical of an inner-suburban Perth location. The area experiences increased congestion during peak hours, particularly on connecting routes to the CBD and surrounding commercial areas.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) see increased traffic flow on Wanneroo Road and Alexander Drive, with minor delays on access routes. School zones on nearby streets may impact afternoon traffic around 2:30-3:30pm.
Public Transport
Joondanna Train Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing regular Joondalup Line services. Bus routes servicing the area include routes along Wanneroo Road with stops within 400-600m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Joondanna is an inner-suburban locality in Perth, WA with relatively low flood risk. While the suburb contains minor drainage lines and is part of the Swan River catchment system, it is not located within a major floodplain or subject to documented flood study overlays typical of higher-risk WA areas. Standard local government drainage and stormwater management controls apply.
Planning Controls
- •Perth and Peel Region Scheme flood risk assessment requirements
- •City of Stirling flood management and drainage standards
- •Contaminant transport and land contamination risk assessment (industrial history)
- •Minor watercourse and drainage line setback requirements
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Joondanna is an inner-northern Perth suburb with predominantly urban-residential development and low vegetation density. Properties are unlikely to fall within a defined Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping, though proximity to nearby bushland reserves (such as those in surrounding areas) should be verified on the official DFES Bushfire Prone Area map. Standard BAL-LOW construction practices are typically appropriate.
Crime & Safety
Joondanna is a residential suburb in Perth, WA with crime rates consistent with metropolitan averages. Theft and assault represent the largest crime categories, while motor vehicle theft remains relatively lower. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns typical of established middle-income residential areas.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Joondanna is experiencing moderate infill and intensification pressure, particularly along the Wanneroo Road commercial spine. Development activity centres on medium-density residential, mixed-use infill, and public realm improvements reflecting the City of Stirling's focus on activity centre revitalisation. Nearby industrial precincts (Osborne Park) are being assessed for residential conversion, supporting broader metropolitan densification goals.
Joondanna mixed-use infill
0.2 kmMedium-density residential with ground-floor retail and café uses along Wanneroo Road corridor.
Determination: 2025
Osborne Park industrial-to-residential conversion
1.5 kmFormer light industrial precinct being assessed for mixed-use residential and commercial transition.
Joondanna residential subdivision DA
0.8 kmSmall-scale infill subdivision delivering 8–12 single and double residential lots on underutilised land.
Determination: 2024-2025
Wanneroo Road streetscape upgrade
0.3 kmCity of Stirling streetscape, traffic, and pedestrian safety improvements along the main commercial corridor.
Determination: 2024
Nollamara residential infill
1.2 km3–4 storey apartment development with 20–30 dwellings in adjacent Nollamara precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Joondanna is a mid-twentieth century suburban locality in Perth's northern suburbs with limited heritage listings. The area is primarily characterized by post-1945 residential development and lacks formal heritage conservation overlays or statutory heritage designations at the local or state level.
Nearby Heritage Items