Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8/103-105 Francis Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Perth Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
9m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Northbridge offers strong public schooling options, with the local primary and the high-performing selective Perth Modern as anchors. The suburb also has nearby Catholic and independent alternatives, particularly for secondary students seeking broader choice in Perth's inner-north corridor.
Likely public catchment
Northbridge is likely zoned for Northbridge Primary School (primary) and Perth Modern School (selective secondary entry); verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Northbridge Primary School
In catchmentPerth Modern School
Highgate Primary School
MacLaren Catholic Primary School
Penrhos College
St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls
Methodist Ladies' College (MLC)
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
8/103-105 Francis Street in Northbridge is located on a secondary street with moderate traffic flow. The area experiences typical inner-city Perth congestion during peak hours, with accessibility to major routes nearby.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) see increased traffic on adjacent arterial roads, particularly William Street and Newcastle Street. Frances Street itself remains relatively accessible as a local street, though surrounding roads experience congestion from commuter traffic.
Public Transport
Northbridge railway station is approximately 400-500m away (5-7 minute walk), providing regular access to Perth's suburban and intercity train services. Multiple bus routes service the Northbridge area within 200-400m.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Northbridge, Perth is situated in an urban area with no major river flood overlay or land subject to inundation designation. While the suburb is relatively elevated and not within a mapped flood plain of a major waterway, localized flooding from inadequate stormwater drainage is a minor consideration for low-lying pockets. Overall flood risk is low, though site-specific assessment may apply for sensitive uses or properties near drainage lines.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Guidance Statement 3.7 (Planning in Flood-Risk Areas)
- •Local authority (City of Perth) flood management and drainage planning
- •Site-specific flood risk assessment may be required for development near tributaries or low-lying areas
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Northbridge is an inner-city suburb of Perth with predominantly urban development, manicured gardens, and limited bushland. The area falls outside designated Bushfire Prone Area mapping for WA, carrying minimal bushfire risk. Standard residential construction practices are appropriate for this location.
Crime & Safety
Northbridge is an inner-city Perth suburb with crime rates exceeding Western Australian averages, primarily driven by theft and assault incidents common to entertainment and hospitality precincts. The suburb experiences relatively stable crime patterns with ongoing challenges related to night-time economy activity. Property crime remains a consistent concern alongside interpersonal violence.
Total Incidents
8,500
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Northbridge is experiencing steady inner-city revitalisation driven by heritage adaptive reuse, medium-density apartment development, and cultural precinct activation along William Street. The suburb benefits from proximity to the train station and established creative industries, attracting mixed-use and residential infill projects. Development activity is moderately strong with a focus on heritage conservation, walkability improvements, and transit-oriented mixed-use outcomes typical of established inner-city Perth precincts.
Northbridge Cultural Precinct Activation
0.2 kmStreetscape improvements and heritage building adaptive reuse along William Street focusing on cultural and creative industries.
Highrise Residential Development - James Street
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential tower with ground-floor retail and dining precincts targeting inner-city professionals.
Determination: 2025
Northbridge Station Precinct Renewal
0.3 kmTransit-oriented development framework around Northbridge train station with public realm upgrades and medium-density mixed-use zoning.
Heritage Warehouse Conversion - Perkins Street
0.6 kmConversion of industrial warehouse to residential apartments with creative workspace and hospitality venues.
Small Lot Infill Residential DAs
0.4 kmMultiple small-scale infill developments on fragmented lots typical of inner-city precinct densification.
Northbridge Public Realm Upgrade
0.3 kmPedestrian accessibility improvements, street tree planting, and public space activation across the cultural precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Northbridge is a heritage-rich inner-city precinct in Perth with significant state and local heritage listings, particularly concentrated around the Perth Cultural Centre and James Street historic streetscape. The suburb contains important cultural institutions and Victorian/early 20th-century commercial and residential buildings. Development is subject to strict heritage conservation overlays and Council approval processes.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Character building facades must be retained and restored
- •New development subject to heritage impact assessment
- •Alterations to heritage-listed buildings require approval from WA Heritage Council
- •Ground-floor retail tenancies typically required on main streets
Nearby Heritage Items