Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 907 Hartz Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential Zone (R20)
LEP: Cockburn City Council Local Planning Scheme No. 3
Height Limit
11m (approx. 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lakelands is a growing outer suburb of Perth in the south-east corridor with a dedicated public primary school and access to nearby Thornlie Secondary. The area offers a mix of public, Catholic, and independent options within a few kilometres, typical of developing commuter suburbs. Verify current catchment boundaries directly with the WA education department.
Likely public catchment
Lakelands is zoned for Lakelands Primary School and Thornlie Secondary College in the public system; confirm with the WA Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Lakelands Primary School
In catchmentThornlie Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Anglican Outreach Primary School
Thornlie Christian College
St. Catherine's Catholic Primary School
Mary Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 907 Hartz Street in Lakelands is located in a developing residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to regional arterial roads while remaining in a quieter suburban zone.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Morning and evening peaks may see increased traffic on Mandurah Road and main arterial routes, but Hartz Street itself remains relatively unaffected as it serves local residential traffic only.
Public Transport
Limited immediate public transport access. Nearest bus services approximately 800-1200 meters away. The property is car-dependent for most commuting, though Mandurah train line facilities are accessible within 3-4km via regional roads.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Lakelands, located in Perth's northern suburbs, is primarily elevated and not situated within a major flood-prone catchment. WA generally has less formal state-based flood overlay mapping than Queensland or Victoria, with flood risk managed primarily through local authority drainage requirements and design standards. Properties in this area face minimal flood risk from riverine sources, though minor local stormwater inundation during extreme events remains a consideration in localized depressions.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission guidance on water-sensitive urban design and stormwater management
- •Local drainage and waterway protection requirements under City of Wanneroo or relevant local authority planning scheme
- •Assessment of proximity to minor watercourses or seasonal drainage lines during development approval
- •Consideration of changing rainfall patterns and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Swan Coastal Plain
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Lakelands is a fringe-rural suburb in Perth's outer south, situated within or adjacent to Bushfire Prone Area mapping zones. The suburb's mix of residential development, remnant bushland, and scattered vegetation creates moderate bushfire risk. Properties should comply with AS 3959 BAL-19 construction standards and maintain defensible space around structures.
Crime & Safety
Lakelands is a suburban locality in Western Australia with crime rates generally consistent with state averages for similar regional areas. Property-related crimes such as theft and break and enter represent the majority of recorded incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant recent escalation in reported offences.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lakelands is experiencing moderate residential infill and incremental subdivision activity typical of a maturing outer south-eastern Perth suburb. The region benefits from the Thornlie-Cockburn Link rail extension and arterial road upgrades that are improving connectivity and supporting local commercial and retail development. Development activity is expected to remain steady with a focus on infill housing and service precinct improvements rather than large-scale transformational projects.
Lakelands residential infill DAs
0 kmSmall-scale infill and land subdivision approvals within existing Lakelands residential areas supporting incremental housing growth.
Determination: 2024-2025
Thornlie-Cockburn Link rail extension
3 kmMajor public transport project extending Metronet line through south-eastern suburbs, with Lakelands benefiting from improved connectivity.
Determination: 2025
Regional retail/commercial development (Lakelands locality)
1 kmLocal commercial or neighbourhood shopping centre upgrades and new retail tenancies supporting the growing residential catchment.
Determination: 2025-2026
Jandakot Road corridor improvements
2 kmRoad upgrades and intersection improvements on key arterial routes serving Lakelands and adjacent growth corridors.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential estates (south-eastern suburbs expansion)
2 kmStaged greenfield and infill residential estates in the broader Cockburn/Kwinana growth zone adjacent to Lakelands.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Lakelands is a relatively modern outer suburb in Perth's southern corridor with limited heritage overlay or conservation area designation. The suburb has minimal individual heritage listings, though the Lakelands Railway Station and nearby Serpentine River corridor hold local historical significance. Most properties in this area are not subject to heritage restrictions and development is generally permitted under standard planning controls.
Nearby Heritage Items