Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
96A Camberwell Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: City of Wanneroo Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
8m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Balga is a northern suburb with good access to public primary and secondary schools, particularly Balga Primary and Morley Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives including St. Stephen's and John XXIII are also nearby. Parents should confirm catchment with the WA Department of Education and Training.
Likely public catchment
Balga is zoned for Balga Primary School and Morley Secondary College under the WA public system; verify exact boundaries with the Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Balga Primary School
In catchmentMorley Secondary College
In catchmentPerth Modern School
St. Stephen's School
John XXIII Catholic College
Cygnets Kindergarten & Preschool (Balga)
Dianella Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
96A Camberwell Road in Balga is located on a residential arterial road with moderate traffic flow. The area experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours with reasonable alternative route options available.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and afternoon peak (4-6pm) periods see increased traffic on Camberwell Road as a connector route. Expect 10-15 minute delays during these windows, particularly southbound toward Perth CBD.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-500m to nearest bus stops on Camberwell Road (routes 40, 57). Balga Train Station approximately 1.2km south, providing access to Perth's Joondalup Line.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Balga is a northern suburb of Perth situated on relatively elevated terrain with no major river floodplains or documented flood-prone catchments affecting the locality. While Western Australia has less formalised state-wide flood overlay mapping compared to eastern states, local drainage and winter rainfall management remain standard planning considerations. Overall flood risk is low, though minor drainage and localised surface water ponding may occur in extreme rainfall events.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood risk assessment guidelines for development near watercourses
- •Swan River and tributary setback requirements where applicable
- •Local government drainage and stormwater management standards
- •Consideration of groundwater and winter rainfall impacts on fill levels
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Balga is a fringe-rural suburb in Perth's eastern areas with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to bushland and scattered native vegetation. Properties in this suburb typically fall within BAL-19 rating under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, requiring construction compliance with AS 3959 standards. Recommend verification of specific property location against current DFES Bushfire Prone Area maps, as risk varies across the suburb.
Crime & Safety
Balga is a northwestern Perth suburb with crime rates moderately above Western Australian averages, particularly for theft and assault offences. The suburb experiences relatively stable crime patterns with property crime and interpersonal violence being the primary concerns. Community engagement and local crime prevention initiatives continue to address these patterns.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Balga is an established inner-suburban residential area with limited major development activity. The area is characterised by incremental infill, local streetscape improvements and routine infrastructure maintenance by the City of Wanneroo. Development pressure remains moderate with focus on residential intensification and local centre activation rather than large-scale transformation.
Balga local centre mixed-use intensification
0.5 kmIncremental infill and streetscape improvements around Balga shopping precinct to support local retail and residential density.
Residential infill - Balga residential streets
1.2 kmSmall-scale residential subdivision and lot consolidation projects typical of inner-suburban infill across established residential zones.
Neerabup National Park buffer planning
3.5 kmConservation and recreational access improvements around nearby Neerabup National Park and bushland reserves.
Local road and drainage upgrades
0.8 kmRoutine local road maintenance, stormwater management and active transport pathway improvements by City of Wanneroo.
Medium-density residential applications
1.5 kmScattered approvals for small apartment blocks and grouped housing responding to infill demand in established suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Balga is a mid-20th century suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor with limited heritage significance. The area consists primarily of post-war residential development with few designated heritage items or conservation overlays. Local community facilities like Balga Hall represent the area's modest heritage character.
Nearby Heritage Items