Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential R20
LEP: City of Rockingham Town Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Baldivis is a growing suburb south of Perth with a local public primary and newer public secondary provision. Catholic alternatives are available in nearby Rockingham. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education and Training WA, as boundaries can shift with new school openings and enrolment pressures.
Likely public catchment
Baldivis Primary School is the likely public primary catchment; Rockingham Senior High School and/or Baldivis Secondary College serve the secondary cohort depending on exact location.
Nearby schools
Baldivis Primary School
In catchmentRockingham Senior High School
In catchmentSacred Heart Primary School, Rockingham
Corpus Christi College
Baldivis Secondary College
Iona Presentation School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Baldivis is a developing suburb in Perth's south with relatively light traffic conditions overall. The area has good connectivity via Kwinana Freeway access and local arterial roads, with congestion typically occurring during peak commute times on routes heading north toward Perth CBD.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see moderate increases in traffic on Kwinana Freeway northbound and local roads connecting to it. Peak impact is generally manageable compared to inner-Perth suburbs, with delays typically 10-20 minutes during rush hour.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest Transperth bus services approximately 1-2km away. Train station access requires travel to Mandurah Line stations (approximately 8-12km away). Car dependency is high in this area.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Fairchild Dr After Nairn Dr (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Fairchild Dr After Nairn Dr
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Fairchild Dr Before Nairn Dr
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Nairn Dr After Reushaw Lk
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Nairn Dr Before Reushaw Lk
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Nairn Dr After Fifty Rd
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Nairn Dr Before Fifty Rd
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Fifty Rd After Everest Wy
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Fifty Rd Before Eighty Rd
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Eighty Rd After Amazon Dr
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Eighty Rd Before Amazon Dr
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Flood Risk
Baldivis is a southern Perth suburb with relatively low flood risk. While the area has some drainage lines and minor watercourses, there are no major river systems or well-documented historical flood events affecting the suburb. Local stormwater management and development guidelines apply, but broad-scale flood overlays similar to those in flood-prone eastern Australian areas are not established.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management Guidelines apply to developments in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Local authority (City of Rockingham) flood mapping and stormwater management requirements
- •Consideration of Indian Ocean Drainage Division catchments and local watercourse proximity
- •Developer responsibility for site-specific flood assessment where near watercourses or low-lying areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Baldivis is a semi-rural suburb in Perth's outer fringe, located in a Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping. The area comprises a mixture of cleared residential blocks, native vegetation corridors, and remnant bushland, placing it in the moderate risk category. Properties should comply with BAL-12.5 construction standards and maintain adequate defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Baldivis is a developing outer metropolitan suburb in the Perth region with crime rates generally below Western Australian averages. The suburb experiences moderate property-related offences typical of growth areas, with theft and assault being the most frequently recorded incidents. Crime levels remain relatively stable year-on-year, reflecting the suburb's transition from rural to urban development.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Baldivis is experiencing strong residential development driven by urban growth corridor designation and proximity to the Kwinana Industrial Precinct. Town centre master planning and supporting infrastructure are prioritised, with multiple large-scale residential estates and local commercial facilities in pipeline. Development is expected to accelerate with transport infrastructure improvements and further downstream growth planning.
Baldivis Town Centre Master Plan
0 kmCouncil-led town centre activation with retail, civic facilities and medium-density residential precincts around the main commercial hub.
Determination: 2026
South Baldivis Residential Estate
2.5 kmLarge-scale residential estate with 300+ residential lots across multiple stages serving growth corridor demand.
Determination: 2025
Kwinana Freeway Extension Interchange Upgrade
1.5 kmPlanned intersection and access improvements to support regional traffic and development connectivity.
Determination: 2024-2025
Baldivis Community Facility and Library
0.5 kmNew community hub incorporating library, meeting spaces and health services supporting population growth.
Determination: 2024
Medium-Density Infill - Railway Corridor Precinct
1 kmTargeted medium-density development corridor aligned with potential future transport connections.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local Commercial Precinct - Shopping Centre
1.2 kmNew neighbourhood shopping centre with supermarket and specialty retail serving emerging residential catchment.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Baldivis is a modern outer suburban locality in Perth's south-eastern growth corridor, developed primarily from the 1990s onwards. The suburb has minimal heritage overlays or conservation areas, with few properties of heritage significance listed on the WA Heritage Council register. Any heritage interest is typically limited to early community structures like the local hall and school rather than residential character areas.
Nearby Heritage Items