Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
89 Worgan Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: Shire of Augusta-Margaret River Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
8.5m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Metricup is a small rural locality in the Margaret River wine region of south-west WA. It has a local public primary school and relies on nearby towns (Margaret River, Busselton) for secondary options. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Metricup Primary School is the local public primary catchment school. Secondary students typically progress to Margaret River Senior High School or Busselton Senior High School depending on final catchment allocation.
Nearby schools
Metricup Primary School
In catchmentWilyabrup Primary School
Margaret River Senior High School
Busselton Senior High School
Margaret River Catholic Primary School
Busselton Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
89 Worgan Road, Metricup is located in a rural area of the Margaret River region with minimal traffic congestion. The property has good access via local rural roads with low vehicle volumes typical of this agricultural district.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak hour impact expected. Rural property with light traffic volumes throughout the day. No significant congestion patterns typical of this region.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest services approximately 15-20km away in Margaret River town. Private vehicle recommended for this location.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Metricup is located in the Margaret River wine region of south-western WA, with relatively low flood risk. The area has gentle topography and is not situated within a major river floodplain comparable to eastern Australian catchments. Limited formal flood overlays exist for this locality, though standard WA planning controls require flood and drainage assessment for development near minor watercourses.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) flood risk assessment requirements for development proposals
- •Local water management strategy compliance under WA's Planning and Development Act 2005
- •Departmental of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) advice on drainage and stormwater management
- •Shire of Augusta-Margaret River local planning policies regarding flood-prone land and watercourse setbacks
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Metricup is a rural locality in the South West region of Western Australia, located in an area with significant bushfire risk due to surrounding native vegetation, woodland, and open scrubland. The property is likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and typically attracts a BAL-29 or higher rating. Properties in this locality should comply with AS 3959 construction standards for the relevant BAL rating and implement appropriate defensible space and vegetation management.
Crime & Safety
Metricup is a small rural locality in Western Australia's Margaret River wine region with crime rates substantially below state averages. Property-related offences (theft and break and enter) constitute the majority of incidents, typical for rural communities with dispersed residences. Overall crime conditions remain stable with low violent offence rates.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Metricup is a small rural locality in the Margaret River wine region with minimal urban development activity. Development pressure is limited and primarily centred on agricultural, viticulture, and low-density rural residential uses typical of a premium wine-producing area. The broader Margaret River region experiences steady tourism-related infrastructure investment, but Metricup itself remains predominantly pastoral and viniculture-focused with conservative residential growth.
Metricup Viticulture & Rural Development
0 kmContinuation of vineyard and wine production infrastructure development typical of the Margaret River region.
Determination: Ongoing
Margaret River Regional Infrastructure
8 kmRegional road upgrades and utility extensions supporting tourism and agricultural precincts across Margaret River.
Nearby Rural Residential Subdivisions
5 kmSmall-scale rural residential lots in surrounding localities catering to tree-change demand in the Margaret River wine region.
Tourism and Hospitality Development
3 kmCellar door, vineyard accommodation and hospitality facilities reflecting the region's wine and agritourism focus.
Heritage & Conservation
Metricup is a small rural locality in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia with limited formal heritage listings. The area retains some local historical significance through early twentieth-century community buildings, but does not have a gazetted conservation area or widespread heritage overlay.
Nearby Heritage Items