Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
8/185 Anchorage Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Wanneroo Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mindarie is a growth suburb in Perth's northern corridor with good access to public primary and secondary schools. The main catchment schools (Mindarie Primary and Mindarie Senior Secondary College) serve most residents. Limited Catholic schools nearby; St Andrew's Anglican provides an independent alternative within reasonable distance.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Mindarie are typically zoned for Mindarie Primary School (primary) and Mindarie Senior Secondary College (secondary); verify exact boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Mindarie Primary School
In catchmentMindarie Senior Secondary College
In catchmentOcean Reef Primary School
St Andrew's Anglican Community School
Yanchep Primary School
Kallaroo Primary School
Edgewater Primary School
Craigie Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 8/185 Anchorage Drive, Mindarie is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. Access to major routes is convenient via nearby arterial roads, making it reasonably accessible for commuting purposes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours may see moderate increases in traffic flow along Mindarie Drive and approach roads to the Mitchel Freeway, but the residential area itself experiences minimal congestion typical of outer suburban Perth.
Public Transport
Mindarie Train Station is approximately 1.5-2km away, providing access to the Perth Train Network. Local bus services operate in the area with stops within 500-800m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mindarie is a coastal suburb north of Perth with moderate elevation and no major river systems or documented flood-prone catchments comparable to eastern Australian examples (Brisbane River, Hawkesbury-Nepean, etc.). Flood risk is primarily local stormwater and occasional coastal surge during extreme events; no known state-level flood overlay applies. Development is subject to standard WA drainage and hazard planning controls.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood hazard assessment requirements for developments near water bodies
- •Site-specific stormwater management and drainage design standards under Perth and Peel Development Commission guidelines
- •Consideration of Indian Ocean coastal storm surge and tidal influences for low-lying coastal areas
- •Bushfire Prone Areas overlay (concurrent risk in WA coastal suburbs)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Mindarie is a coastal northern suburb of Perth with low to moderate bushfire risk. The area is predominantly developed with scattered native vegetation and moderate tree coverage, typical of Perth's urban-fringe suburbs. Proximity to the coast and relatively flat terrain with dispersed bushland patches contribute to a low BAL rating; however, properties with direct access to remnant bushland patches should verify local DFES Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Crime & Safety
Mindarie is a growing northern suburbs area of Perth with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. The suburb experiences typical property crime patterns common to developing residential areas, with theft and malicious damage being the most frequently reported offences. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with community safety consistent with similar demographic suburbs in the Perth region.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mindarie is a mature, established residential suburb north of Perth with moderate ongoing development activity centred on incremental infill and continuation of the Mindarie Keys master-planned precinct. Infrastructure upgrades on key corridors and community facilities expansion support steady population growth, while retail and commercial activity remains localised to existing centres. Development pressure is stable rather than intense, reflecting the suburb's established character and primary appeal as a family residential destination.
Mindarie Keys Stage 2
0.5 kmContinuation of the established Mindarie Keys master-planned community with additional single and double residential lots.
Determination: 2025
Mindarie regional shopping centre expansion
1.2 kmMinor retail expansion and convenience centre redevelopment to service growing population.
Determination: 2024-2025
Wanneroo Road corridor upgrade
2 kmRoad widening and intersection improvements on key access corridor servicing Mindarie and neighbouring suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential infill DAs - Mindarie
0.8 kmIncremental subdivision and dual occupancy approvals across established residential pockets.
Determination: 2024-2026
Primary school expansion
1.5 kmAdditional classrooms and facilities to support residential growth in northern suburbs.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Mindarie is a modern outer-suburban growth corridor in Perth's north, predominantly developed from the 1990s onwards with contemporary residential and commercial character. The suburb itself contains minimal heritage listings, though nearby Yanchep National Park and associated heritage sites provide regional cultural and natural significance. No conservation areas or heritage overlays apply to residential properties within Mindarie.
Nearby Heritage Items