Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
6 Grapestone Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Cockburn Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Piara Waters is a developing suburb in Perth's south-east with good access to newer public facilities. The primary public catchment school is Piara Waters Primary, with secondary students typically fed to Harrisdale Secondary College. Several Catholic and independent options are within easy reach, including St. Stephen's and Aquinas College. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the Department of Education WA.
Likely public catchment
Piara Waters is zoned for Piara Waters Primary School (primary) and Harrisdale Secondary College (secondary) in the public system.
Nearby schools
Piara Waters Primary School
In catchmentHarrisdale Secondary College
In catchmentGosnells Secondary College
St. Stephen's Catholic Primary School, Harrisdale
Aquinas College
Ascot Vale Primary School
Crestwood Independent School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Piara Waters is a suburban area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to Ranford Road, a key arterial route providing access to major commercial and residential areas.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion typical of outer suburban areas. Morning and evening peaks may see moderate increases on Ranford Road heading toward Fremantle and Perth CBD, but local streets remain clear.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services approximately 1-1.5km away. Car-dependent area with no nearby train stations; closest railway is Wellard Station approximately 4-5km away.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Armadale Rd After Rossiter Av (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Armadale Rd After Rossiter Av
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Armadale Rd After Rossiter Av
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Nicholson Rd Before Greywacke Ent
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Nicholson Rd After Armadale Rd
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Armadale Rd After Wright Rd
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Wright Rd Before Fanshawe Bvd
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Wright Rd After Fanshawe Bvd
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Nicholson Rd Before Riva Ent
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Nicholson Rd After Piara Dr
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Armadale Rd After Wright Rd
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Flood Risk
Piara Waters is a suburban locality in Perth's southern corridor with low documented flood risk. No major river systems or historical flood overlays are mapped across the area, though standard stormwater management and drainage considerations apply under WA planning controls. Properties should be assessed individually for minor watercourse proximity and local drainage patterns.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) flood risk assessment guidelines
- •Local water management and drainage requirements under City of Cockburn planning scheme
- •Potentially applicable Peel-Harvey catchment water quality considerations
- •Standard building setback and finished floor level requirements for minor watercourse proximity
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Piara Waters is a suburban locality in Perth's southern metropolitan fringe with low bushfire risk. The area is predominantly developed residential with limited areas of dense native vegetation, placing most properties outside significant bushfire-prone mapping. Standard construction practices are typically adequate for this locality.
Crime & Safety
Piara Waters is a developing suburb in Perth's southern corridor with crime rates notably below Western Australian state averages. The suburb experiences moderate levels of property-related offences typical of growing residential areas, with theft and malicious damage being the primary concerns. Overall crime conditions remain stable with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Piara Waters is experiencing steady infill residential development typical of a maturing outer-Perth suburb in the City of Armadale, with small-scale townhouse and residential subdivisions. Local infrastructure projects including school expansions and regional road upgrades are supporting growth. Activity is moderate compared to inner-ring suburbs, reflecting established estate maturation rather than greenfield release.
Piara Waters residential infill and townhouse developments
0.5 kmMultiple small-scale residential infill projects and townhouse subdivisions within the established Piara Waters estate, typical of maturation phase activity.
Harrisdale Primary School expansion
1.2 kmCapacity expansion of nearby Harrisdale Primary School to service growing residential catchment in southern suburbs.
Southern suburbs mixed-use local centre
2 kmSmall-scale local shopping/community hub development proposals typical of maturing outer suburbs in City of Armadale.
Armadale-Kelmscott regional roads upgrade
3 kmStaged road network improvements and intersection upgrades addressing traffic movements in the Armadale region.
Forrestdale industrial precinct expansion
4.5 kmLight industrial and logistics estate expansion south of Piara Waters, capturing growth in outer-Perth industrial demand.
Heritage & Conservation
Piara Waters is a modern outer suburban development in Perth's southeast corridor (established 1990s-2000s), with no heritage conservation areas or individual heritage listings within the suburb itself. The area comprises contemporary residential estates with minimal heritage significance, though nearby Armadale contains local heritage items reflecting the broader region's pastoral and settlement history.
Nearby Heritage Items