Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 181 Yelverton Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone R20
LEP: City of Cockburn Town Planning Scheme No. 3
Height Limit
10.5m
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Piara Waters is a developing southern suburbs locality with good access to newer public facilities. The suburb has a dedicated primary school on-site and feeds into Harrisdale Secondary College. Several Catholic and independent schools within 5 km provide alternative options for families seeking those sectors.
Likely public catchment
Piara Waters is zoned for Piara Waters Primary School and Harrisdale Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Piara Waters Primary School
In catchmentHarrisdale Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Anglican Community School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St. Norbert College
Armadale Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Piara Waters is a developing suburban area in Perth's southern corridor with relatively light traffic conditions due to its proximity to newer trunk infrastructure. The property benefits from good regional connectivity via nearby arterial roads, though local area traffic can experience moderate congestion during peak hours due to limited local street capacity.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) typically see increased traffic on Tonkin Highway as commuters travel to/from the Perth CBD. Local streets experience moderate congestion during school drop-off/pick-up times. Northbound Tonkin Highway traffic is particularly affected during southbound evening peaks.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus stops servicing local routes. No direct train station access; nearest Transperth train stations are at Kelmscott or Armadale, approximately 4-6km away, requiring vehicle or bus connection.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Piara Waters is a residential suburb in Perth's southern suburbs with no significant historical flood events or major watercourse overlays. The area is relatively elevated and well-drained, with low flood risk from river inundation. Standard stormwater management and local drainage compliance applies under the City of Cockburn development framework.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission Flood Risk Management Guidelines assessment where applicable
- •Local Water Management Strategy compliance under City of Cockburn planning scheme
- •Drainage and stormwater management conditions for subdivision and development
- •Potential Jandakot mound groundwater and wetland interaction considerations
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Piara Waters is a relatively new outer suburb of Perth located in a predominantly cleared, urbanising area with low vegetation density. While some bushland reserves and tree plantations exist nearby, the suburb itself comprises residential development on cleared land, resulting in low bushfire risk. Properties should still maintain defensible space and be aware of potential risk from southern and eastern bushland during severe fire weather.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Piara Waters is experiencing steady residential infill activity typical of established outer Perth suburbs, with staged lot releases and modest medium-density applications. Supporting infrastructure and local retail expansion are being planned by the City of Cockburn to accommodate continued population growth. Development pressure remains moderate, focused on completing the estate and providing community facilities rather than major transformational projects.
Piara Waters residential infill and lot releases
0 kmStaged residential lot releases across multiple stages within the Piara Waters estate, typical of ongoing infill development in established outer suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2026
Proposed local shopping precinct expansion
1.2 kmCouncil-identified opportunity for additional retail and community services to support population growth in the locality.
Determination: 2025-2027
South Metropolitan Region Scheme (SMRS) land use review
2.5 kmRegional planning alignment affecting zoning and future development capacity across the southern growth corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local schools and community facility upgrades
1.5 kmDepartment of Education and City of Cockburn investment in schooling and recreational facilities to accommodate demographic demand.
Determination: 2025
Medium-density residential development applications
0.8 kmScattered infill approvals for dual occupancy and small multi-unit schemes reflecting state planning policy towards medium density.
Determination: 2024-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Piara Waters is a modern outer suburban development in the Armadale region with minimal heritage character. The suburb itself contains no heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays, being primarily a 21st-century residential estate. Nearby heritage assets exist in the older Armadale town centre, approximately 8–9 km away.
Nearby Heritage Items