MIRRABOOKA Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

Economic Development Profile
Local economic development plays an important role in the
development of sustainable communities. Different places take on
different economic functions, with economic activity generally
concentrated in commercial centres and industrial areas. It is
becoming increasingly recognized that having a greater variety of
land uses within commercial centres and high levels of activity in
such centres is important for providing local economic and
employment opportunities, satisfying community needs and
developing community focal points. This also reduces the need to
travel long distances for work or to access goods and services. This
model is advocated within Network City, the State Government
Strategy for the Perth-Peel Region. Some centres take on local
functions and should fulfill local needs while others take on more
regional-level functions. It is important that regional centres respond
to needs and priorities of surrounding areas.
Economic development within other areas may however be
constrained by a desire to maintain the area as predominately
residential. Yet, economic development still forms an important part
of developing healthy communities in such areas. There is a need
to consider access to employment, education and training
opportunities in Local Areas and how these fit within broader social
and economic development objectives. As part of moves to reduce
travel demand and increase economic diversity, home businesses
may also play an important role in Local Area development.
Economic Role
The current role of the Mirrabooka Local Area is mostly residential.
There is one commercial centre in the Mirrabooka Local Area itself,
“Mirrabooka Village” providing for local and convenience shopping
needs. Mirrabooka Village consists of 1273m 2 of Net Lettable Area
and is classified as a ‘neighbourhood centre’ in the City’s Draft
Local Commercial Strategy. It is projected to be able to expand to
2333m 2 by 2026, so as to ensure that local needs are met and
increase the centre’s offering. The City helps to implement
improvements to local centres through its Local Centres
Improvement Programme. This programme looks to promote
sustainable economic and physical development in local centres
and maintain access to local services in local communities.
Mirrabooka Village Shopping Centre
Mirrabooka Regional Centre
Most other commercial activity around the Mirrabooka Local Area is
focused on Mirrabooka Regional Centre (located between Reid
Highway, Yirrigan Drive, Mirrabooka Avenue and Northwood Drive).
This centre includes a major shopping complex “Mirrabooka
Square” and various other commercial and civic facilities. This
centre serves a regional function, serving suburbs such as
Mirrabooka, Balga, Westminster and Dianella and is identified as a
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CITY OF STIRLING MIRRABOOKA LOCAL AREA PLAN
January 2010