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Home builders in Western Suburbs Perth
16 suburbs written under 9 separate planning schemes. The rules that govern your block are the ones in its own scheme, not the ones a builder learned in the council next door.
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Western Suburbs Perth suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Cove | Residential | R20–R60 | Mapped | 0 |
| Applecross | Residential | R12.5–R60 | Mapped | 0 |
| Ardross | Residential | R20–R100 | Mapped | 0 |
| Attadale | Residential | R12.5–R60 | Mapped | 0 |
| Bayswater | Medium and high density, Residential | R17.5–R80 | Mapped | 4 |
| Bentley | Residential | R30–R100 | Mapped | 1 |
| Bicton | Residential | R15–R60 | Mapped | 1 |
| Booragoon | Residential | R20–R100 | Mapped | 0 |
| Brentwood | Residential | R12.5–R40 | Mapped | 0 |
| Carine | Development, Residential | R20 | Mapped | 2 |
| Carlisle | Residential | R30–R60 | None mapped | 0 |
| Churchlands | Development, Residential | R20–R60 | Mapped | 2 |
| City Beach | Development, Residential | R12.5–R40 | Mapped | 3 |
| Claremont | Development, Residential | R10–R160 | Mapped | 2 |
| Cottesloe | Development, Residential, office | R20–R100 | Mapped | 2 |
| Nedlands | Residential | R10–R160 | Mapped | 5 |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bayswater, Bentley, Bicton, Booragoon, Brentwood, Carine, Churchlands, City Beach, Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands, but not in Carlisle.
- Heritage mapping runs from 558 in Claremont down to none in Carlisle.
- Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bayswater, Bentley, Bicton, Booragoon, Claremont and Nedlands are inside a declared growth area; Alfred Cove, Brentwood, Carine, Carlisle, Churchlands, City Beach and Cottesloe are established.
- 15 overlay families are mapped across the region; Nedlands carries the most at 5.
- The 16 mapped suburbs cover 64 km² between them — Bayswater is the largest at 9.8 km² and Brentwood the smallest at 0.9 km².
What is mapped across Western Suburbs Perth
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Special control area | Bayswater, Carine, City Beach and Cottesloe |
| Clause 40(5) | Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands |
| Development area structure plan | Carine and Churchlands |
| Reabold precinct | Churchlands and City Beach |
| Character protection area | Bayswater |
| City beach precinct | City Beach |
| Core area boundary | Bayswater |
| Hollywood precinct | Nedlands |
| Precinct | Bicton |
| Precincts | Nedlands |
| Queen Elizabeth II medical centre precinct | Nedlands |
| Shopping policy area | Claremont |
| Special Control Area - Development Control Area/Plan | Bentley |
| Swan River Floodway and Flood Fringe | Bayswater |
| University precinct | Nedlands |
Which Western Suburbs Perth suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Bayswater is the largest at 9.8 km², Brentwood the most compact at 0.9 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Carlisle, with 0 overlay families mapped against 5 in Nedlands.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Carlisle — no heritage records intersect it. Claremont carries 558.
- New estate, or established
Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bayswater, Bentley, Bicton, Booragoon, Claremont, Nedlands sit in a declared growth area; Alfred Cove, Brentwood, Carine, Carlisle, Churchlands, City Beach, Cottesloe are established.
- No bushfire assessment
Carlisle — bushfire-prone land is not mapped there. It is in Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bayswater, Bentley, Bicton, Booragoon, Brentwood, Carine, Churchlands, City Beach, Claremont, Cottesloe, Nedlands.
Questions about building in Western Suburbs Perth
Which council approves building work in Western Suburbs Perth?
9: Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bicton, Booragoon and Brentwood with City of Melville; Bayswater with City of Bayswater; Bentley with City of Canning; Carine and Churchlands with City of Stirling; Carlisle with Town of Victoria Park; City Beach with Town of Cambridge; Claremont with Town of Claremont; Cottesloe with Town of Cottesloe; Nedlands with City of Nedlands.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Western Suburbs Perth?
In Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bayswater, Bentley, Bicton, Booragoon, Brentwood, Carine, Churchlands, City Beach, Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands — not in Carlisle.
Which Western Suburbs Perth suburb has the most planning constraints?
Nedlands: 5 overlay families against 0 in Carlisle. Hollywood precinct, Precincts, Queen Elizabeth II medical centre precinct and University precinct are mapped in Nedlands and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Western Suburbs Perth?
4: Development, Medium and high density residential, Residential and Residential office. Widest range: Cottesloe, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Western Suburbs Perth?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Claremont 558, Bayswater 85, Cottesloe 67, City Beach 21, Applecross 12, Ardross 11, Nedlands 10, Attadale 5, Booragoon 5, Alfred Cove 3, Bicton 3, Brentwood 3, Bentley 2, Carine 2, Churchlands 2. None in Carlisle.
What R-codes apply in Western Suburbs Perth?
Alfred Cove R20–R60, Applecross R12.5–R60, Ardross R20–R100, Attadale R12.5–R60, Bayswater R17.5–R80, Bentley R30–R100, Bicton R15–R60, Booragoon R20–R100, Brentwood R12.5–R40, Carine R20, Carlisle R30–R60, Churchlands R20–R60, City Beach R12.5–R40, Claremont R10–R160, Cottesloe R20–R100, Nedlands R10–R160.
Lodge with: Alfred Cove, Applecross, Ardross, Attadale, Bicton, Booragoon and Brentwood with City of Melville (Melville Local Planning Scheme No. 6); Bayswater with City of Bayswater (Bayswater Local Planning Scheme No. 24); Bentley with City of Canning (Canning Local Planning Scheme No. 42); Carine and Churchlands with City of Stirling (Stirling Local Planning Scheme No. 3); Carlisle with Town of Victoria Park (Victoria Park Local Planning Scheme No. 2); City Beach with Town of Cambridge (Cambridge Local Planning Scheme No. 1); Claremont with Town of Claremont (Claremont Local Planning Scheme No. 3); Cottesloe with Town of Cottesloe (Cottesloe Local Planning Scheme No. 3); Nedlands with City of Nedlands (Nedlands Local Planning Scheme No. 3). Read 2026-09-19.
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