Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
74 West Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Joondalup Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m (3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Northampton is a small regional community in the Mid West, with a local primary school and limited secondary options nearby. Most secondary-age students commute to Geraldton (~29 km) for year 7–12 education, which hosts major public and independent schools. Verify current catchment zoning with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Northampton Primary School is the likely public catchment primary; secondary students typically transition to Geraldton Senior High School or Kalbarri District High School depending on year-level and catchment boundaries.
Nearby schools
Northampton Primary School
In catchmentKalbarri District High School
Geraldton Senior High School
Spalding Primary School
St Andrew's Anglican Girls School
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
74 West Street, Northampton is located in a regional area of Western Australia with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access to main routes connecting to Perth and regional centers, with minimal congestion typical for this zone.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact expected. Light traffic during morning and evening commute times as this is a regional area with low population density. Weekend traffic remains consistent with weekday patterns.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access typical of regional WA. Nearest services are likely 10-15km away in Gingin town center. Personal vehicle required for most travel.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Northampton is located in the Mid West region of Western Australia with no major flood-prone river systems comparable to eastern Australian catchments. The locality sits in an inland, elevated landscape with limited riverine flood risk. Standard WA development controls apply, with attention to minor creek systems and local stormwater management rather than major flood overlay mapping.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Guidance Notes on flood-prone land and riverine flooding
- •Local structure plan requirements for land within 100m of watercourses
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements under Bushfires Act Planning Guidelines
- •Consideration of sheet flow and overland flood paths in subdivision design
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Northampton is a rural locality in the Shire of Northampton, approximately 350 km north of Perth. Properties in this area face moderate bushfire risk due to the surrounding native vegetation and semi-rural character, with typical BAL ratings around BAL-12.5. Buildings should comply with AS 3959 construction standards for this BAL zone, and property owners should maintain adequate defendable space and clearance from vegetation.
Crime & Safety
Northampton, WA experiences crime rates above the Western Australian state average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offenses. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with mixed residential and commercial characteristics typical of outer metropolitan areas. Community engagement and targeted local crime prevention initiatives remain important for ongoing safety improvements.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Northampton, a small regional town in the Mid West region of WA, experiences low-to-modest development pressure typical of a regional service centre. Development activity focuses on modest infill residential projects, town centre renewal and local infrastructure upgrades rather than large-scale mixed-use or apartment developments. Growth is constrained by limited population and regional economic dependency on agriculture and tourism.
Northampton townhouse development
0.5 kmSmall-scale infill townhouse project targeting underutilised residential land in central Northampton.
Local road and drainage upgrade
1.2 kmShire of Northampton-led drainage and road condition improvement project across town centre streets.
Mixed-use precinct renewal
0.3 kmLow-rise commercial and residential infill in Northampton town centre supporting local services and small business.
Rural lifestyle blocks release
2.5 kmShire-facilitated release of rural residential land on the periphery for smallholding and semi-rural residential development.
Heritage & Conservation
Northampton is a small regional town in Western Australia with modest heritage character. The town centre contains some early 20th-century civic and community buildings of local significance, though comprehensive heritage overlays are limited.
Nearby Heritage Items