Watermans Bay bushfire risk
Of Watermans Bay’s 838 mapped properties, 13.8% are in a mapped bushfire-prone area. Flood mapping for this area is coming soon.
For context, Watermans Bay’s bushfire exposure is below the WA average of 21.7%.
Where the hazards are in Watermans Bay
Flood and bushfire areas across Watermans Bay. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Watermans Bay
Watermans Bay sits in the Mirrabooka police district, which recorded 24,330 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 24,330 total. Figures are for the whole Mirrabooka police district (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Watermans Bay
Watermans Bay is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: Residential
Who lives in Watermans Bay
At the 2021 Census, 24.8% of Watermans Bay’s 1,369 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
- 16A Margaret Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 7 Hugh Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 9 Hale Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 43A Hope Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 45A Ada Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 63 Flora Terrace, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 50 Beach Road, Watermans Bay WA 6020
- 83B West Coast Drive, Watermans Bay WA 6020
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.