Kwinana: Western Australia’s Strategic Industrial Powerhouse

Kwinana has long been a core engine room for Western Australia’s economy — home to some of the state’s most significant industrial operations, resource processing plants, and manufacturing infrastructure. But in 2025, its role is expanding. Kwinana is no longer just a legacy precinct for traditional industries — it’s fast becoming one of the most strategically important growth zones in the country, thanks to its deep infrastructure, massive land supply, and proximity to WA’s future port at Westport. For commercial property investors, developers, and large-format tenants, Kwinana represents a long-term opportunity for scale, efficiency, and future-ready positioning.

Industrial Zoning on a Scale Few Other Precincts Can Match

One of Kwinana’s greatest advantages is land scale — not just in volume, but in how it’s zoned and planned. While most of Perth is seeing constraints in usable industrial land, Kwinana sits within the Latitude 32 Industrial Area — a state-endorsed planning zone unlocking more than 1,400 hectares for General and Strategic Industry. This isn’t just industrial land — it’s infrastructure-ready, future-proofed, and capable of accommodating uses that wouldn’t be permitted elsewhere in the metro area.

• Kwinana’s land is part of the Latitude 32 Industrial Area, which spans a mix of precincts designed for everything from logistics to heavy industry.

• The area includes zoning for Strategic Industry, General Industry, and Special Use, allowing for diverse operations and major facility builds.

• The WA government has protected this land from residential encroachment, ensuring long-term industrial security for occupiers and developers.

A Central Player in WA’s Freight and Port Strategy

What truly sets Kwinana apart is its freight access — both present and future. Already close to Fremantle Port and the Kwinana Bulk Terminal, it will become even more important as the Westport development progresses. State infrastructure upgrades are converging on Kwinana to create seamless connections for intermodal freight, global trade, and local distribution.

• Kwinana is a confirmed location within the Westport Strategy, WA’s long-term vision to shift container freight away from Fremantle and into purpose-built port infrastructure.

• Rowley Road and Anketell Road are being upgraded to dual-carriageway freight corridors, forming direct east-west logistics connections.

• The area offers road train access, with heavy vehicle routes connecting directly to Perth’s southern corridor and future port rail infrastructure.

High-Impact Industry Is Already Moving In

Kwinana’s scale and infrastructure are attracting a new wave of industrial operators — and not just in traditional sectors like chemicals and refining. Clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and future-focused logistics are now all part of the mix. As national ESG and energy demands evolve, Kwinana is becoming a national leader in supporting the infrastructure of transition industries.

• Major players in hydrogen, lithium, and energy storage are establishing operations across the Kwinana industrial strip.

• The precinct supports large-volume, high-load, and emissions-sensitive developments — making it ideal for circular economy industries.

• Kwinana’s ability to support bulk materials, integrated supply chains, and multi-stage processing gives it a rare industrial advantage in WA.

A Long-Term Growth Corridor for Large-Format Developers

Developers looking for scalability and long-term certainty are increasingly shifting their focus south to Kwinana. Where northern and eastern suburbs are reaching saturation, Kwinana still offers the land, zoning, and freight access needed to deliver significant new industrial estates. The area supports a wide range of lot sizes and can accommodate future subdivision or consolidation based on market demand.

• Lots from 1ha to 20ha+ are available in staged release formats, with options for freehold sale, leaseback, or build-to-suit agreements.

• The precinct is ideal for staged delivery strategies, with flexibility to roll out infrastructure, warehouse builds, and hardstand over time.

• Developers can target high-growth sectors such as bulk logistics, e-commerce fulfilment, defence, and heavy vehicle services.

Demand Is Shifting South

With competition tightening in Perth’s inner-ring industrial markets, and land prices rising in areas like Welshpool and Kewdale, many investors and tenants are actively looking further south. Kwinana offers them room to grow — along with fewer planning constraints and a development timeline that still has room to move.

• Mid-sized occupiers and large-scale tenants are being priced out of inner markets and are now looking for alternatives with stronger access to freight.

• Tenants requiring high-power infrastructure, B-double access, or 24/7 operation zones are finding fewer barriers in Kwinana.

• The area is attracting national interest from industrial funds and logistics providers looking to secure long-term holdings at scale.

Strong Government Backing

Government support has been a crucial factor in Kwinana’s renewed momentum. From planning protection to infrastructure funding, the WA government has positioned Kwinana as the state’s future industrial engine room — and the private sector is responding accordingly.

• Latitude 32 was created as a collaborative effort between DevelopmentWA, LandCorp, and local government to streamline industrial rollout.

• WA’s Industrial Lands Panel has prioritised Kwinana as a zone of state significance, ensuring access to approvals and funding pathways.

• Strategic initiatives such as the Renewable Hydrogen Strategy and Future Battery Industry Strategy are directly tied to Kwinana-located projects.

How Commercial Property Marketing Can Help

Kwinana is an industrial growth story — and we help you tell it. Whether you’re releasing land, launching a pre-lease campaign, or showcasing large-format development capacity, we help you attract serious investors and secure early momentum. From drone renders and masterplans to IMs and investment decks, we bring Kwinana projects to life.