Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
L216 Marston Lane
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Rockingham Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
11m or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Baldivis is a growing outer suburb south of Perth with well-established public schools (Baldivis Primary and Secondary College) as primary options. Nearby Catholic schools including St. Andrew's and Kolbe College provide alternatives, with a handful of independent options within the broader area. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Baldivis are typically zoned for Baldivis Primary School and Baldivis Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Baldivis Primary School
In catchmentBaldivis Secondary College
In catchmentSingleton Primary School
Rockingham Senior High School
St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School
Kolbe Catholic College
Rockingham Montessori School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
L216 Marston Lane in Baldivis is located in a developing suburban area with relatively light traffic conditions. The location benefits from proximity to major regional routes while maintaining quieter local street traffic typical of the outer Perth suburbs.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and afternoon peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) may see moderate increases in traffic on nearby Baldivis Road and Rockingham Road as commuters access the Kwinana Freeway, but local Marston Lane remains relatively unaffected due to its residential nature.
Public Transport
Public transport access is limited; nearest bus services are approximately 1-1.5km away, with regular Transperth services operating on Rockingham Road. Train stations (Thornlie or Jandakot Lines) are 3-4km distant, requiring vehicle access for practical commuting.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Norseman App Before Safety Bay Rd (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Norseman App Before Safety Bay Rd
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Norseman App After Safety Bay Rd
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Norseman App After Nevin Wy
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Norseman App Before Nevin Wy
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Norseman App Before Grafton Ri
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Norseman App After Grafton Ri
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Safety Bay Rd After Settlers Av
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Safety Bay Rd Before Settlers Av
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Safety Bay Rd After Arpenteur Dr
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Safety Bay Rd Before Arpenteur Dr
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Flood Risk
Baldivis is located in the Perth metropolitan area on relatively elevated terrain within the Pinjarra Plain, with no major flood-prone waterways or established flood overlays. While WA has less extensive flood-mapping infrastructure than eastern states, local drainage and groundwater management remain standard planning considerations. The suburb presents low flood risk overall, though development applications should confirm local drainage adequacy with the City of Rockingham.
Planning Controls
- •Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) flood risk assessment requirements for developments
- •Local water management and drainage compliance under City of Rockingham planning scheme
- •Consideration of groundwater and seasonal water table variations in the Pinjarra Plain
- •Potential bushfire-prone area overlays (separate from flood risk)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Baldivis is a southern Perth suburb in a transitional zone between urban and bushland areas, with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to native vegetation and open grasslands. Properties in this locality typically fall within BAL-19 or BAL-29 depending on specific site location, vegetation density, and distance from bushfire-prone vegetation. Compliance with AS 3959 construction standards and bushfire-resistant landscaping practices is recommended for new builds and substantial renovations.
Crime & Safety
Baldivis is a developing outer suburban area south of Perth with crime rates relatively consistent with broader Western Australian regional patterns. Property crimes, particularly theft and malicious damage, represent the most significant categories. Overall safety profile is typical for growing suburban communities with mixed demographic composition.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Baldivis is a rapidly expanding outer metropolitan suburb in the City of Rockingham experiencing significant greenfields residential development with supporting infrastructure investment. Growth is concentrated around the Baldivis railway station precinct and South Baldivis precincts, with town centre activation and education facility expansions underway to service population growth projections. Development activity reflects Perth's strong southern corridor expansion driven by land availability and affordable housing demand.
Baldivis Town Centre Mixed-use Development
0.5 kmLarge-scale town centre precinct featuring retail, commercial and residential components to service the growing Baldivis population.
Determination: 2026-2027
Baldivis Primary School Stage 2 Expansion
1.2 kmDepartment of Education expansion to support residential growth in the locality.
Residential subdivision - South Baldivis precinct
2 kmLarge-scale greenfields residential subdivision delivering 200+ single residential lots across multiple stages.
Baldivis station precinct activation
3 kmTransit-oriented development around the Perth-Mandurah railway line station to support TOD principles.
Small format retail and services DA - High Street corridor
1.5 kmNeighbourhood-scale retail and service provision to support expanding residential catchment.
Heritage & Conservation
Baldivis is a modern outer suburban development in Perth's southern corridor with limited heritage character. The area was predominantly rural or undeveloped until the late 20th century, with few pre-1940s structures of heritage significance. Any heritage interest is primarily associated with scattered early farming heritage and historical pastoral sites rather than established conservation areas or character precincts.
Nearby Heritage Items