Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 706 Egret-Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential (R20)
LEP: Town of Kalamunda Local Planning Scheme No. 4
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Eglinton is served by established public schools including Eglinton Primary and Leeming SHS, alongside nearby Catholic and independent alternatives such as St. Dominic's and Carey Baptist. The suburb offers a reasonable range of schooling options within a 5 km radius, with strong local primary provision and secondary choices across different sectors.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Eglinton are likely zoned for Eglinton Primary School and Leeming Senior High School; however, verify with the WA Department of Education catchment finder.
Nearby schools
Eglinton Primary School
In catchmentLeeming Senior High School
In catchmentSt. Dominic's Primary School
Rossmoyne Senior High School
Aquinas Academy
Carey Baptist Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 706 Egret Street in Eglinton experiences light to moderate traffic typical of this outer Perth suburb. The location benefits from being near major arterial roads but is primarily residential in character.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) may see increased traffic on Tonkin Highway and Great Eastern Highway as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD, but local streets remain relatively clear
Public Transport
Limited public transport access; nearest bus services approximately 1-2km away, closest train station (Bayswater) approximately 8km north
Public Transport
Unable to load this section
Overpass returned 504
Flood Risk
Eglinton is a rural locality in Western Australia with no known major river systems or coastal exposure that would trigger state-based flood overlays. Flood risk is generally low, although minor local drainage and seasonal water course management should be verified with the relevant local authority during development assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with WA Planning Commission flood risk guidance for development near minor watercourses
- •Site-specific flood assessment may be required for properties near drainage lines or seasonal water courses
- •Consideration of local stormwater management and drainage capacity under WA Building Code
- •Consultation with local government on any flood mapping or historical inundation records for the locality
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Eglinton is a semi-rural locality in Perth's southern fringe with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to bushland and scattered vegetation. Properties in this area are typically mapped within a BAL zone under WA's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, requiring compliance with AS 3959 construction standards. Risk varies by individual property location relative to vegetation density and topography.
Crime & Safety
Eglinton, WA experiences crime rates consistent with suburban Western Australian averages, with theft-related offences being the most prevalent category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant increasing or decreasing trends observed. Property-based crimes constitute the majority of reported incidents, typical of outer metropolitan areas.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Eglinton is a small outer metropolitan suburb in Perth experiencing modest incremental residential infill and typical local infrastructure upgrades. Development activity is characterised by minor subdivisions and scattered residential DAs rather than large-scale precincts, reflecting the established, low-density nature of the locality.
Eglinton residential infill - mixed lot development
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill within existing Eglinton locality, typical of incremental densification in outer metropolitan Perth.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local roads and drainage upgrade - Eglinton precinct
1 kmStandard local government infrastructure maintenance and minor upgrades to support existing and future residential growth.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential lot subdivision - scattered sites
0.3 kmIncremental lot splits and minor subdivisions on existing residential land within Eglinton boundaries.
Determination: 2024
Regional water and sewerage capacity works
2 kmWater Corporation planned upgrades to servicing capacity supporting broader outer-metropolitan growth corridors.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Eglinton is a suburban locality in Perth's outer metropolitan area with limited formal heritage listing or conservation overlay protection. The suburb contains some early 20th-century residential development and former infrastructural sites of local interest, but does not constitute a designated heritage conservation area. Most properties are not subject to heritage restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items