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L1220 Sarthe Close

Brabham, WA 6055
3 bed 2 bath 1 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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R20

Residential (R20)

LEP: City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 2

Height Limit

11m (3 storeys)

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwellingGrouped dwellingMultiple dwelling (up to 3 storeys)Home businessAncillary dwellingCaretaker's dwelling

❌ Prohibited Uses

Industrial useService stationNightclub or entertainment venueWarehouseCommercial retailHigh-rise apartment
Source: StMate AI — WA planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Brabham is a growing southeastern Perth suburb with Brabham Primary School as the local public primary and Thornlie Secondary College as the main secondary catchment school. Catholic and independent options including St. Anthony's and Kolbe College are within 3–4 km, offering families diversity of choice in the Thornlie–Canning Vale corridor.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Brabham are typically zoned for Brabham Primary School (primary) and Thornlie Secondary College (secondary); verify with the WA Department of Education.

Nearby schools

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Brabham Primary School

In catchment
primary · public
0.5 km
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Thornlie Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · public
3.2 km
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St. Anthony's Primary School

primary · catholicWell-regarded Catholic primary
2.8 km
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Kolbe Catholic College

secondary · catholicEstablished Catholic secondary
4.1 km
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Thornlie Primary School

primary · public
2.5 km
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Canning Vale College

secondary · publicNearby secondary option
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — WA schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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Sarthe Close in Brabham is a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The location benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining suburban quiet street characteristics.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Gnangara RoadYanchep National Park RoadLord StreetBrabham DriveBeach Road

Peak Hour Impact

Minimal peak-hour impact on Sarthe Close itself; however, nearby Gnangara Road and Lord Street experience moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods as commuters travel toward Perth CBD and northern suburbs.

Public Transport

Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops on Gnangara Road. Limited frequent public transport options; local bus services operate but with moderate frequency. Nearest train station (Thornlie Line) approximately 8-10 km away.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low Risk

Brabham, located in Perth's northern suburbs on the Swan Coastal Plain, has low flood risk with no known major river or creek overlays. The area is relatively flat but elevated above significant watercourse catchments. Standard WA stormwater management and local drainage controls apply, though sheet flow and localized ponding may occur in heavy rainfall events typical of the region.

Planning Controls

  • WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management guidance for development in areas with potential sheet flow or localized drainage constraints
  • Local water management requirements under City of Wanneroo planning framework
  • Stormwater management and detention basin compliance for new subdivisions
  • Consideration of groundwater and soil permeability in drainage design for the Swan Coastal Plain
Source: StMate AI — WA flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-12.5

Vegetation Category: Mixed eucalypt woodland and cleared urban fringe vegetation

Brabham is a suburban locality in Perth's northern fringe with generally moderate vegetation density and urban development. The area is not heavily bushfire-prone compared to more remote or densely vegetated outer suburbs, though some properties near bushland interfaces may experience elevated risk. Most properties in Brabham fall within low BAL ratings, with construction standards for BAL-12.5 typically applicable.

Source: StMate AI — WA bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Brabham, located in Perth's northwest corridor, experiences crime rates above the Western Australian average, with theft-related offences being the predominant category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns, typical of developing residential areas with mixed socioeconomic characteristics. Property crimes and assault incidents represent the primary public safety concerns for the locality.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1200
Assault
680
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
380
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Brabham is experiencing active greenfield residential estate development as part of Perth's outer-north expansion, with ongoing subdivision stages and essential community infrastructure being delivered in parallel. The precinct is supported by nearby mixed-use development in established centres like Ellenbrook and regional road upgrades that facilitate connectivity and population growth.

Brabham residential subdivision stages

0 km
Residential subdivisionUnder construction

Ongoing expansion of the Brabham estate with multiple stages of single residential lots across the precinct.

Determination: 2026

Ellenbrook town centre expansion

3 km
Mixed-useApproved

Retail, commercial and residential infill development in the nearby established town centre.

Determination: 2025

Local shopping precinct (Brabham)

1 km
RetailUnder construction

Community shopping centre with supermarket and convenience retail to service the growing residential population.

Determination: 2024

Primary school and community facilities

1.5 km
InfrastructureApproved

Public primary school and associated community facilities to support the expanding residential catchment.

Determination: 2025

Regional road upgrades (Reid Highway corridor)

4 km
InfrastructureProposed

State-level road capacity improvements to service growth in the northern suburbs corridor.

Determination: 2026

Source: StMate AI — WA development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Brabham is a modern outer-suburban development in Perth's northern expansion area (established early 2000s), with minimal heritage overlay. The suburb itself contains no heritage conservation areas or individually listed heritage items. Nearby heritage significance exists in the broader Whiteman Park precinct and Swan River corridor to the south, but Brabham properties are unlikely to face heritage-related development restrictions.

Nearby Heritage Items

Whiteman Park heritage precinctlocal
3.5 km
Swan River heritage landscapesstate
5 km
Source: StMate AI — WA heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.