Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1801 Chesterman Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
R20
Residential - R20 (1 dwelling per 500m²)
LEP: City of Joondalup Local Planning Scheme No. 2
Height Limit
9m (up to 2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Burns Beach is a developing suburb in Perth's northern corridor with Burns Beach Primary as the local catchment primary and Kinross College as the secondary catchment school. Nearby Catholic (Corpus Christi) and independent (St. Andrew's Anglican) options provide alternatives within 2–3 km. Families should verify current catchment boundaries with the WA Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Burns Beach is zoned for Burns Beach Primary School and Kinross College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Burns Beach Primary School
In catchmentKinross College
In catchmentSorrento Primary School
St. Andrew's Anglican Community School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic College
Duncraig Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Burns Beach is a residential suburb with relatively light traffic conditions. The area experiences moderate congestion during peak hours on connecting arterial roads, particularly along Wanneroo Road and Mitchell Freeway access routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Wanneroo Road as commuters travel to/from Perth CBD and northern suburbs. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest Transperth bus routes along Wanneroo Road; no direct train station access within walking distance (nearest is Whitfords Station approximately 4km south)
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Burns Beach Rd After Ocean Pde (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Burns Beach Rd After Ocean Pde
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Burns Beach Rd After Kontari Lnk
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Ocean Pde After Burns Beach Rd
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Ocean Pde Before Second Av
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Delgado Pde After Omara Bvd
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Delgado Pde After Nias Rmbl
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Delgado Pde After Serena Wy
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Delgado Pde After Ladoga Wy
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Flood Risk
Burns Beach is a coastal suburb north of Perth with low to moderate flood risk. While the area is not situated within a major river floodplain comparable to Queensland or NSW systems, properties near the coast and estuary margins may experience localised flooding from poor stormwater drainage, storm surge, or tidal influences. WA does not employ formal state-wide flood overlays like Victoria's LSIO or Queensland's city overlays, so site-specific assessments are typically required during development.
Planning Controls
- •WA Planning Commission flood risk assessment guidelines for coastal properties
- •Proximity to Swan River estuary and coastal drainage systems requiring site-specific assessment
- •Local water management and stormwater drainage considerations under City of Wanneroo requirements
- •Potential storm surge and tidal inundation risk for properties near the Indian Ocean coastline
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Burns Beach is a coastal suburb in the Perth metropolitan area with relatively low bushfire risk due to its urban-suburban density and distance from significant bushland. While some native vegetation and reserves exist nearby, the predominantly residential character and coastal location substantially reduce wildfire exposure. Properties are unlikely to fall within a designated Bushfire Prone Area under WA DFES mapping.
Crime & Safety
Burns Beach is a northern Perth coastal suburb with crime rates below the Western Australian average, reflecting its character as a family-oriented residential area. Property crimes such as theft and malicious damage represent the majority of reported incidents, while violent crime remains relatively low. The suburb has maintained stable crime conditions over recent years.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Burns Beach is experiencing steady low-to-medium density infill development focused on residential townhouse and grouped dwelling approvals on underutilised lots. Development activity is constrained by the suburb's mature character and coastal location, but growth is supported by proximity to the Mindarie Keys master-planned precinct and ongoing local centre retail upgrades. Long-term strategic planning around the proposed Joondalup-Yanchep rail corridor may unlock additional growth potential beyond the current 10-year outlook.
Burns Beach residential infill - townhouse precinct
0.5 kmMedium-density townhouse and grouped dwelling development within existing Burns Beach locality targeting infill opportunities on larger lots.
Joondalup-Yanchep rail corridor precinct planning
3 kmLong-term strategic transport infrastructure planning to support growth corridors in the northern Perth region including Burns Beach catchment.
Mindarie Keys expansion - adjacent precinct
2 kmContinued residential and retail development in the adjacent Mindarie Keys master-planned community with flow-on demand pressure to Burns Beach.
Local shopping centre upgrades and DA approvals
0.3 kmSmall-scale commercial and retail intensification within Burns Beach local centre to service growing residential population.
Coastal foreshore and public space improvements
1 kmCity of Joondalup-led coastal pathway, beach access and public realm enhancement works along Burns Beach foreshore.
Heritage & Conservation
Burns Beach is a coastal suburban locality north of Perth developed primarily from the 1970s onwards as a residential community. The suburb has minimal heritage overlay protection and few individually listed heritage items, being a modern outer-suburb rather than an established heritage precinct. Any heritage significance is limited to relatively recent local landmarks and broader regional natural areas like Yanchep.
Nearby Heritage Items