Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
L1224 Sarthe Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: City of Swan Local Planning Scheme No. 4
Height Limit
2 storeys / 8.5m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Brabham is a growing outer suburb of Perth with Brabham Primary School as the local primary catchment and Thornlie Secondary College for secondary. The area has reasonable access to Catholic options (St Emilie Primary, Servite College) and the independent St Andrew's Anglican Academy within 4–5 km. Family-oriented area with developing school infrastructure.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Brabham are typically zoned for Brabham Primary School (primary) and Thornlie Secondary College (secondary). Verify catchment zones directly with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Brabham Primary School
In catchmentNollamara Primary School
Thornlie Secondary College
In catchmentSt Andrew's Anglican Academy
Servite College
St Emilie Primary School
Gosnells Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Sarthe Close in Brabham is situated in a developing residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The location has good connectivity to major arterial roads with manageable congestion levels outside peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) may see moderate increases in traffic flow on Tonkin Highway and Landsdale Drive as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD and business districts. Local streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1200 meters to nearest bus stops on Landsdale Drive with regular Transperth services. No direct train station access; closest Perth Train Station is approximately 25km south.
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
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Partridge Street after Kasanka Avenue
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Partridge Street before Palfrey Street
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Partridge Street after Balboa Promenade
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Partridge Street after Heisler Boulevard
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Partridge Street after Livonia Street
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Partridge Street after Blidersee Avenue
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Partridge Street after Pennington Way
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Partridge Street before Park Street
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Partridge Street after Park Street
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Flood Risk
Brabham is a residential suburb in Perth's northern metropolitan area with low flood risk. The locality sits on relatively flat terrain with no major rivers or creek systems known to pose significant flood hazards. While WA has less rigorous state-wide flood overlay mapping than eastern states, standard planning controls and local stormwater management requirements apply to development.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australia Planning Commission (WAPC) flood risk assessment requirements for development applications
- •Local water management and stormwater drainage compliance under City of Wanneroo planning scheme
- •Consideration of Perth's relatively flat topography and managed drainage systems in development assessment
- •Site-specific flood risk studies may be required for large or sensitive developments near minor watercourses
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Brabham is a suburban area in Perth's northeastern fringe with low to moderate bushfire risk. The suburb has been progressively developed with residential estates interspersed with native vegetation and scattered bushland, placing it outside the highest-risk zones. Standard building practices apply, with BAL-LOW or no BAL rating likely for most developed properties, though blocks adjacent to bushland reserves should be assessed individually.
Crime & Safety
Brabham is a developing suburban area in Perth's outer northwest region with crime rates generally consistent with Western Australian averages. Property crime and theft represent the largest crime categories, reflecting patterns typical of growth corridor suburbs. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Brabham is experiencing strong greenfield residential development as part of Perth's northern growth corridor expansion. The suburb is characterised by large-scale residential subdivisions, supporting infrastructure (schools, shopping, roads), and emerging medium-density infill opportunities on smaller holdings. Development activity is robust with multiple stages of estate expansion underway and planned through the mid-to-late 2020s.
Brabham Estate expansion - Stage 2
0.5 kmLarge-scale residential subdivision delivering single and dual occupancy lots across multiple stages in the core Brabham precinct.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local shopping centre & community facilities
1.2 kmNeighbourhood shopping and community hub development to service the growing Brabham residential population.
Determination: 2025
Primary school & associated infrastructure
0.8 kmNew primary school facility and associated sporting/recreation reserves to support residential growth in the estate.
Residential infill & townhouse developments
2 kmMedium-density townhouse and infill projects on smaller lots within and adjacent to established Brabham areas.
Midland connector road improvements
3 kmRegional road upgrade and traffic management improvements to support increased traffic from new residential precincts.
Heritage & Conservation
Brabham is a modern outer suburban development in Perth's northern growth corridor, established primarily from the 1990s onward. The suburb contains few individually heritage-listed properties and no formal conservation areas, as it postdates most significant heritage development. Nearby heritage interest exists along Wanneroo Road and at Yanchep, but Brabham itself is characterised by contemporary residential subdivision rather than heritage character.
Nearby Heritage Items