The Whiteman local area stretches between Ellenbrook to the north and Caversham to the south, bounded by Whitemand Park to the west and the Swan Valley to the east.

The local area is comprised of five distinct suburbs: Caversham (south of Reid Highway), Bennett Springs (to the west of Drumpellier Drive), Dayton (north of Reid Highway and east of Drumpellier Drive), Brabham, Henley Brook (in the north).

The local area has experienced significant growth since the first Urban Growth Corridor Local Area Plan. Further development is expected to occur around the new METRONET stations.

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Cr Mel Congerton
Cr Mel Congerton
Whiteman Ward

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Cr Haeden Miles
Whiteman Ward

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Whiteman local area profile

The Whiteman Local Area Plan

Local area planning involves consultation between community members and the City, identifying issues and prioritising the needs of their local area.

Local Area Plans (LAPS) provide the opportunity to recognise the character and needs of our diverse communities, and consolidate current or planned strategies and actions to address these.

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The plan highlights the priorities of the community identified during the consultation period. It also creates a roadmap for the City to plan for and deliver outcomes that meet the aspirations and needs of the community.

Local area priorities

The local area priorities were shaped by community members who participated in a community engagement program. The engagement plan involved a range of workshops and events to encourage all community members to have their say and review the future priorities for the local area.

  • Priority 1

    Provide more social and active opportunities for all ages

  • Priority 2

    Promote Whiteman to increase business and service attraction

  • Priority 3

    Protect and retain trees and the natural environment

  • Priority 4

    Increase opportunities to safely walk and cycle in Whiteman

  • Priority 5

    Support and celebrate Whiteman's multicultural communities