KARRINYUP / GWELUP Local Area Plan - City of Stirling

Although the current role of the Local Area is mostly residential,
there are two commercial centres in the Local Area. These are
Karrinyup Regional Centre and Gwelup Plaza. Community
engagement indicated that both are important to the community,
with Karrinyup Regional Centre also identified as the heart of the
Local Area.
Movement Network
Transport infrastructure in the Karrinyup-Gwelup Local Area is
primarily focused on accessibility for motor vehicles. Although
walking and cycling paths in the Local Area are quite extensive, the
majority of trips made among Karrinyup-Gwelup Local Area
residents are by private vehicle. This reflects Perth Metropolitan
Area-wide trends and the general lack of access for alternate
modes of transport in the region and the Local Area. The use of
alternate modes is slightly higher when trips are made within the
Local Area (e.g. to Karrinyup Shopping Centre), but car use still
dominates such trips.
Key Opportunities
The key opportunities which have been identified through the
process include: -
• Further establishing the Karrinyup Regional Centre as a
community hub which provides a range of commercial and
social facilities both during the day and in the evening
• Maintaining the character of the Local Area by retaining the
majority of residential density and limiting rezoning to small
and key locations
• Improve the environmental sustainability in the area through
creating sustainable building guidelines and promoting
sustainable transport options
• Maintaining the natural environment in the Local Area
through maintenance and improvement programs.
The community engagement processes revealed that most
residents were aware of the need to reduce private-vehicle
dependency and are generally quite supportive of increasing the
level and access to public transport. The existing walking and
cycling paths were highlighted as quite extensive and aesthetically
pleasing and walking/cycling could potentially become preferred
travel methods around the area.
Karrinyup-Gwelup Local Area Community Vision
The community vision for the Karrinyup-Gwelup Local Area is an area that is interactive and vibrant, with a
strong sense of community spirit and responsibility. It is a supportive caring community that supports all ages,
young and old. The environment is enhanced by parks, bush land and biodiversity corridors with a community
that cares and is proud of their environment.
CITY OF STIRLING 7
KARRINYUP-GWELUP LOCAL AREA PLAN
February 2010