Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
L1217 Sarthe Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Brabham is a northern Perth suburb with good access to public and Catholic schooling options. Brabham Primary School serves the immediate area, with Wanneroo Secondary College handling secondary-age students across the broader catchment. Several independent and Catholic alternatives exist within 5 km. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Brabham is likely zoned for Brabham Primary School and Wanneroo Secondary College in the public system.
Nearby schools
Brabham Primary School
In catchmentNeerabup Primary School
Wanneroo Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Anglican Community School
Corpus Christi Primary School
Mazenod College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Brabham is a developing suburb in Perth's northern corridor with relatively low traffic congestion overall. The area experiences moderate traffic during peak hours due to limited major road connectivity, with most through-traffic using adjacent arterial routes rather than local streets.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on surrounding arterial roads, particularly Gnangara Road and Alexander Drive. Local streets like Sarthe Close experience minimal congestion as the suburb remains relatively underdeveloped with lower population density.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access; nearest bus services are approximately 800-1200 meters away, primarily servicing routes along Gnangara Road. No immediate train station access; nearest Transperth railway would require 3-4km travel.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Partridge Street after Lakefield Drive (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Partridge Street after Lakefield Drive
bus
Partridge Street after Kasanka Avenue
bus
Partridge Street before Palfrey Street
bus
Partridge Street after Balboa Promenade
bus
Partridge Street after Heisler Boulevard
bus
Partridge Street after Livonia Street
bus
Partridge Street after Blidersee Avenue
bus
Partridge Street after Pennington Way
bus
Partridge Street before Park Street
bus
Partridge Street after Park Street
bus
Flood Risk
Brabham is a suburban locality in Perth's northern corridor with no documented major flood-prone watercourses or designated flood overlays. While the area is relatively low-lying and part of the broader Perth metropolitan drainage system, historical flood events have not significantly impacted this suburb. Standard WA planning and building compliance applies.
Planning Controls
- •Perth Flood Risk Management Overlay (if applicable under local planning scheme)
- •Compliance with WA Building Code flood resilience provisions for new development
- •Proximity assessment to Swan River and minor drainage corridors during site assessment
- •Standard land capability and geotechnical assessment for development applications
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Brabham is a suburban locality in Perth's northeastern growth corridor with low to moderate bushfire risk exposure. The area features typical urban-fringe characteristics with some bushland pockets and grassland, but is predominantly developed residential suburbs with limited dense vegetation. Standard BAL-LOW building provisions generally apply, though individual properties near bushland reserves or unfenced bushland should be assessed site-specifically.
Crime & Safety
Brabham is a developing suburb in Perth's outer growth corridor with crime rates moderately above Western Australian averages. Theft-related offences predominate, consistent with rapidly expanding suburban areas. The suburb shows stable crime trends with community-focused policing initiatives addressing local concerns.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Brabham is positioned for moderate growth primarily driven by the Metronet Ellenbrook rail extension, with a planned station creating long-term transit-oriented development opportunity. Current activity focuses on infill residential subdivisions within the established estate and supporting infrastructure upgrades. The suburb remains primarily suburban residential with emerging mixed-use planning potential around the future station precinct.
Brabham Station Precinct Framework
0 kmCity of Swan planning framework for transit-oriented development around future Brabham train station on the Ellenbrook line.
Ellenbrook Train Extension Stage 2
2 kmMetronet project extending rail to Ellenbrook with Brabham station as intermediate stop, expected completion 2025.
Brabham Residential Infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small to medium residential infill subdivisions within established Brabham estate areas responding to urban infill policy.
Caltabellotta Road Corridor Upgrade
1.5 kmCity of Swan road and intersection upgrades to support residential growth and improved traffic flow through Brabham.
Local Centre Revitalisation
0.8 kmStrategic plans for modest commercial and retail revitalisation at Brabham local shopping precinct aligned with station proximity.
Heritage & Conservation
Brabham is a modern outer suburban development in Perth's northern corridor, established primarily from the 1990s onwards. The suburb contains few heritage-listed properties or conservation areas, reflecting its recent construction and predominantly contemporary residential character. Nearby heritage assets are limited to scattered early 20th-century schools and scattered rural heritage in the broader Wanneroo district.
Nearby Heritage Items