Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
76 Lionel Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential - R20
LEP: Shire of Boulder Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
8.5m (max 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Boulder is a small mining town in the Goldfields region of WA, with a straightforward public catchment structure centred on the local primary school and the shared senior high school. Catholic and independent options are available in nearby Kalgoorlie. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Department of Education WA.
Likely public catchment
Boulder is zoned for Boulder Primary School (primary) and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Senior High School (secondary) under the WA public system.
Nearby schools
Boulder Primary School
In catchmentKalgoorlie-Boulder Senior High School
In catchmentSt. Barbara's Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
76 Lionel Street in Boulder, WA is located in a residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The locality benefits from its proximity to Boulder town center while maintaining quiet street-level traffic characteristic of suburban Perth.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Light residential traffic with slight increases during school drop-off/pick-up times (7:30-8:30 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM). No significant congestion expected on Lionel Street itself.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest Transperth bus services. Boulder is serviced by regional routes connecting to nearby Kalgoorlie and Perth metro areas. Limited direct public transport on Lionel Street itself.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Boulder is an inland town in the Coolgardie-Kalgoorlie region of Western Australia with no significant watercourses or coastal exposure. Flood risk is minimal, with typical WA stormwater management controls applying rather than formal flood overlays. Historical mining town elevation and semi-arid climate further reduce inundation risk.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management Guidelines
- •Local water management strategy compliance for urban stormwater
- •Lot-level drainage and on-site detention requirements
- •Heritage protection overlay (Boulder is a historic mining town)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Boulder is a regional town in the Goldfields-Esperance region of WA, located in a bushfire-prone area with significant native vegetation and hilly terrain. Properties in Boulder are typically mapped in the BAL-29 zone under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, requiring elevated building standards. The surrounding landscape of eucalyptus woodland and rocky terrain presents sustained bushfire risk, particularly during high fire-danger days in summer and spring.
Crime & Safety
Boulder, WA experiences crime rates consistent with regional Australian suburbs of comparable size and demographics. Theft-related offences represent the largest category, while violent crime and motor vehicle theft remain relatively controlled. Overall safety profile suggests typical suburban conditions with stable trends across recent years.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Boulder is a small regional centre in the Goldfields-Esperance region with modest development activity focused on townsite infill, essential infrastructure upgrades, and limited rural-residential conversion on the periphery. Development pressure is constrained compared to major WA centres, reflecting the locality's role as a services hub for surrounding agricultural and pastoral land rather than a growth corridor.
Boulder townsite infill residential
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill within Boulder townsite targeting local housing demand.
Determination: 2025
Shire of Boulder strategic water infrastructure
2 kmPotable water and reticulation upgrades to support existing and future residential growth.
Determination: 2026
Boulder community facilities upgrade
1 kmRenewal of local community hall and associated public amenities.
Determination: 2024
Agricultural land rural residential conversions
3 kmConversion of rural land parcels to small residential holdings on outskirts of townsite.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Boulder is a small historic goldfields town in Western Australia with a designated heritage precinct containing late 19th and early 20th-century buildings. Properties within the town centre may be subject to heritage conservation area overlays that restrict external modifications. The town retains significant character as an intact example of a mid-sized WA mining settlement.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement to obtain heritage approval for external alterations to buildings within heritage precinct
- •Restrictions on demolition of buildings identified as contributory structures
- •Design guidelines for new development must be sympathetic to heritage character
- •Setback and building envelope controls to maintain streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items