Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
68B Goode Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: Town of Port Hedland Town Planning Scheme No. 6
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Port Hedland is a regional WA town with limited but adequate schooling options. The public system provides primary and secondary coverage through Port Hedland Primary and Port Hedland Secondary College, with nearby South Hedland schools as alternatives. Catholic education is available via St. Jude's Primary, though independent options are limited in this remote area.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Port Hedland are typically zoned for Port Hedland Primary School and Port Hedland Secondary College; verify catchment boundaries with the Western Australian Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Port Hedland Primary School
In catchmentSouth Hedland Primary School
Port Hedland Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Jude's Catholic Primary School
Hedland Senior High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
68B Goode Street in Port Hedland has relatively light traffic conditions typical of regional Western Australia. The property is situated in a quiet residential area with minimal congestion outside of local peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor localized impacts during morning (7-9 AM) and evening (4-6 PM) peak periods as residents commute to industrial and port areas. Weekend and off-peak traffic flows smoothly.
Public Transport
Limited public transport options; nearest bus services approximately 500-800m away. Private vehicle access is essential for this location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Port Hedland is exposed to significant tidal and cyclonic flood risk due to its exposed coastal location on the Indian Ocean and proximity to tropical cyclone paths. The town experiences high astronomical tides and is vulnerable to storm surge inundation during cyclonic events. While formal flood overlays similar to eastern Australian jurisdictions are less common in WA, coastal hazard mapping and planning controls apply to manage cyclone and tidal flood exposure.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation (CHRMAP) assessment requirements
- •Cyclone and storm surge vulnerability mapping under WA coastal planning policies
- •Minimum finished floor levels and structural resilience standards for cyclone-prone areas
- •Development setback requirements from high-tide mark and storm surge modeling
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Port Hedland is located in a semi-arid coastal zone with low vegetation density and minimal bushfire fuel, resulting in low bushfire risk designation under WA Bushfire Prone Area mapping. The flat terrain and sparse Pilbara shrubland vegetation further reduce risk. Properties in Port Hedland typically do not fall within mapped BAL zones and require minimal bushfire-specific construction measures under AS 3959.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Port Hedland's development pipeline remains heavily oriented towards supporting the iron ore export sector, with significant project focus on port precinct expansion, worker accommodation, industrial logistics, and essential utility infrastructure. Residential development is concentrated in greenfield suburbs (South Hedland) rather than inner-city renewal, reflecting continued population inflow linked to mining and port operations. Strategic infrastructure investment is critical to managing constrained servicing capacity in this remote, economically specialized region.
Port Hedland Inner Harbour Precinct Expansion
1.5 kmStrategic port operations and supporting commercial/industrial expansion aligned with existing deep-water port infrastructure.
Residential subdivision - South Hedland stage release
8 kmGreenfield residential lots released by Town of Port Hedland to support growing workforce demand in the iron ore export hub.
Wedgefield Industrial precinct development
12 kmLogistics and supply-chain industrial park supporting port operations and regional mining servicing.
Port Hedland CBD streetscape and commercial renewal
0.5 kmTown centre activation and commercial building upgrades to improve CBD amenity and retail viability.
Residential multi-unit development - accommodation housing
3 kmShort to medium-term accommodation and worker housing targeting transient mining/port workforce.
Port Hedland water and wastewater infrastructure upgrade
5 kmCapacity expansion of potable water supply and treatment facilities to support population and industrial growth.
Heritage & Conservation
Port Hedland is a modern regional port town in Western Australia with limited heritage listing coverage. Most properties are post-1970s industrial, commercial, or residential development, with occasional early twentieth-century buildings in the town centre. The broader area has industrial and maritime heritage significance rather than extensive residential conservation areas.
Nearby Heritage Items