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The local community describes Nollamara as affordable, multicultural and peaceful neighbourhood. To better understand what is means to be ‘a local’ our suburb profile seeks to understand the local stories Koora (past), Yeyi (present), Boordawan (future) and respond to Ngalang Maya (our place). This snapshot identifies the unique character of Nollamara’s neighbourhood and helps the City rethink how we deliver services with a local focus.
A significant landmark in Nollamara is the water tower which is located next to Mount Yokine reservoir.
What it means to be a 'local'
"Nollamara" is an Aboriginal word for the plant more commonly known as the black kangaroo paw. Parts of the area now called Nollamara were originally granted separately to William Knight in 1841 and Mary Hutton in March 1844.
Development in Nollamara did not commence in earnest until the late 1940s. Prior to World War II, land in the southern sector of Nollamara was used mainly for market gardens and poultry farms. The State Housing Commission (now Department for Housing and Works) resumed construction in the area in 1950 as part of the Mirrabooka satellite city project. The suburb was named in 1954 and more than 2,500 homes had been built in Nollamara by 1969.
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Local community groups
- Play and Connect Playgroup Pharmacy 777 Nollamara - Every Monday at 11.00am at Des Penman
- Nollamara RSL Sub-Branch
Crafternoons - Stirling Community Centres - Nollamara, Main Hall, 72 Sylvia Street, Nollamara on Thursdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm
- Nollamara Church of Christ
- Dhammaloka City Centre (Buddhist Society of WA).
Parks and playgrounds
- Des Penman Reserve for dog walking
- Robertsbridge Reserve
- Constance Nanson Reserve.
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Local schools
Local sporting clubs
Local focus
These are the top local priorities you've told us are important for Nollamara.
What you've told us so far
"Security - residential security for crime, more CCTVs in high crime areas, more patrolling to deter unwanted activities."
What we're doing
The 2025/26 Plan and Budget includes $480,000 to upgrade and enhance the City of Stirling’s CCTV network. To compliment this investment, the City uses data to guide patrols and equipment deployment rather than applying a blanket approach. This ensures resources are focused on areas of greatest need.
To make a report, call the City's Community Patrol on 1300 365 356 (24/7 services) or report online.
Learn more about community safety initiatives in the City.
What you've told us so far
“More housing options - think terrace houses on green title-like in other areas, so we don't have to move out of the suburb.”
What we're doing
The City supports the recent introduction of Part C to Volume 1 of the Residential Codes, which seeks to facilitate a mix of dwelling types, including terrace style developments. These changes encourage diversity and affordability in the housing market. this aligns with a key Aim of the City's draft Local Planning Scheme No.4 (LPS4) which is "to encourage a diversity of housing, including affordable and accessible housing, to cater for diverse and changing housing needs". On 10 June 2025 at its Ordinary Meeting, Council considered a report on the outcomes of advertising of draft LPS4 and resolved to support it, subject to modifications and forward the draft documents to the Western Australian Planning Commission. As of Wednesday 18 June 2025, the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage has accepted these documentsfor final assessment and determination.
Learn more about Draft Local Planning Scheme No. 4.
What you've told us so far
“Better lighting in streets, particularly to the bus stops. More regular patrols around the shopping centre by the Stirling security team in evening.”
What we're doing
Faulty street lighting can be reported directly to Western Power, which is responsible for the operational management of all street lights.
To report directly to Western Power, call 13 13 51 or complete the online form.
What you've told us so far
“Footpaths on every street. As a mobility aid user walking anywhere is difficult and dangerous, as I have to walk on the roads.”
What we're doing
The City has a long-term strategy to provide a footpath on at least one side of every road within the City of Stirling. With more than 170 kilometres of roads currently without footpaths, a strategic footpath program has been established to prioritise new footpaths at locations that present the greatest risk. Due to budget and resource constraints, the program is expected to take several years to complete.
To make a request, call the City on (08) 9205 8555 or request online.
Learn more about the City's footpath network.
What you've told us so far
“More council investment into community public spaces and parks."
What we're doing
Following on from the successful upgrade of Constance Nanson Reserve last year the City has included additional asset upgrades for Nollamara in the 2025/26 capital works budget. These include path works at Corrington Circle and Marion Stainton Reserves, shade tree planting at Corrington Circle Reserve, and furniture upgrades at the Nollamara Comunity Centre and Des Penman Reserve.
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Local plans
Residential development in Nollamara is generally characterised by single detached dwellings on small- to medium-sized lots. Construction styles vary from timber-framed character houses dating from the 1950s to modern brick and tile dwellings.
Property values in Nollamara have been on the increase for some years now, and redevelopment is occurring with many of the older homes being replaced by units and duplex developments. This has resulted in the reduced dominance of Department for Housing and Works properties.
Nollamara has a good range of public recreation areas with several reserves offering a range of active and passive recreational opportunities, including cricket and football.
Nollamara contains 16 local open spaces, two community open spaces and one district open space.
The Nollamara Shopping Centre is centrally located and provides for local daily needs. Three primary schools are also located in Nollamara.
Des Penman Reserve
Des Penman Reserve is the largest and most developed park within Nollamara. The reserve is centrally located and offers a wide range of facilities including a community recreational centre and facilities for lawn bowls and tennis.
The reserve recently underwent a refurbishment of the pavilion which included a mural.
For more information on Des Penman Reserve, click here.
Significant landmarks
Significant landmarks in Nollamara include the water tower located adjacent to the Mount Yokine reservoir. The water tower is visible from throughout the suburb and elsewhere in the region.
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