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76 Lionel Street

Boulder, WA 6432
3 bed 0 bath 0 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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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

Single dwellingGrouped dwellingMultiple dwelling (limited)Home-based businessParks and recreational facilitiesCommunity purposes

❌ Prohibited Uses

Industrial usesWholesale tradeNightclub or tavernService stationHigh-density residentialCommercial retail (except home-based)
Source: StMate AI — WA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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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

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Boulder Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Senior High School

In catchment
secondary · public
3.2 km
🎒

St. Barbara's Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic option in Kalgoorlie-Boulder district
2.1 km
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Sacred Heart Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary serving the region
3.5 km
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community College

combined · independentIndependent alternative secondary option
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — WA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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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.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Lionel StreetSeymour StreetKooyong RoadSouth StreetMain Street (Boulder town center)

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.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Overpass returned 429

Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low 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)
Source: StMate AI — WA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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high Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-29

Vegetation Category: Eucalyptus woodland and native scrub; granite outcrops typical of the region

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.

Source: StMate AI — WA bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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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

Theft
1680
Assault
840
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
168
Malicious damage
252
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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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 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Small-scale residential infill within Boulder townsite targeting local housing demand.

Determination: 2025

Shire of Boulder strategic water infrastructure

2 km
InfrastructureProposed

Potable water and reticulation upgrades to support existing and future residential growth.

Determination: 2026

Boulder community facilities upgrade

1 km
Mixed-useUnder construction

Renewal of local community hall and associated public amenities.

Determination: 2024

Agricultural land rural residential conversions

3 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Conversion of rural land parcels to small residential holdings on outskirts of townsite.

Determination: 2025-2026

Source: StMate AI — WA development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage ListedConservation Area

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

Boulder Town Halllocal
0.3 km
Boulder Primary Schoollocal
0.5 km
Historic Boulder townsite precinctlocal
0.2 km
Source: StMate AI — WA heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.