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Home builders in Perth South
3 suburbs across 2 councils, each read parcel by parcel from the state's own planning data. What differs between them is the land, and the land is what decides who should build on it.
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Perth South suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldivis | Development, Residential, Special | R10–R60 | Mapped | 5 |
| Golden Bay | Development, Residential, Special | R5–R60 | Mapped | 2 |
| Wellard | Development, Residential, Special | R5 | Mapped | 7 |
Reading the table
- 8 overlay families are mapped across the region; Wellard carries the most at 7.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 108 km² between them — Baldivis is the largest at 87 km² and Golden Bay the smallest at 4.4 km².
What is mapped across Perth South
Mapped in all 3: Development area and Development contribution area No.2.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Development contribution area | Baldivis and Wellard |
| Policy areas | Baldivis and Wellard |
| Area of landscape protection | Wellard |
| Drainage catchment management | Wellard |
| Environmental conditions | Baldivis |
| Special control area - Basic raw material | Wellard |
Which Perth South suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Baldivis is the largest at 87.3 km², Golden Bay the most compact at 4.4 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Golden Bay, with 2 overlay families mapped against 7 in Wellard.
Questions about building in Perth South
Which council approves building work in Perth South?
2: Baldivis and Golden Bay with City of Rockingham; Wellard with City of Kwinana.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Perth South?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Perth South suburbs: Baldivis, Golden Bay and Wellard.
Which Perth South suburb has the most planning constraints?
Wellard: 7 overlay families against 2 in Golden Bay. Area of landscape protection, Drainage catchment management and Special control area - Basic raw material are mapped in Wellard and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Perth South?
3: Development, Residential and Special residential.
Is heritage mapped in Perth South?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Wellard 4, Baldivis 3, Golden Bay 1.
What R-codes apply in Perth South?
Baldivis R10–R60, Golden Bay R5–R60, Wellard R5.
Lodge with: Baldivis and Golden Bay with City of Rockingham (Rockingham Local Planning Scheme No. 2); Wellard with City of Kwinana (Kwinana Local Planning Scheme No. 2). Read 2026-09-19.
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Building in Perth South?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with Building and Energy WA, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Baldivis, Golden Bay and Wellard. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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