Moving to Bassendean WA 6054
What the official numbers say about living in Bassendean — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $330 a week, against a median household income of $1,772 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Bassendean grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,640 → 10,837 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bassendean scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bassendean, 100 m north.
Nearest metro station: Airport Central, 5.1 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Long Term Parking B Bus Transfer, 3.1 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 6 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 4.6 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 10 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 32 schools · 16 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 44 parks — see them all on the Bassendean profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Michael's School 400 m · Casa Mia Montessori School 500 m · Bassendean Primary School 750 m · Cyril Jackson Senior Campus 1 km · Anzac Terrace Primary School 1.2 km · Eden Hill Primary School 1.3 km · Ashfield Primary School 1.3 km · Guildford Primary School 2 km
Groceries: Coles 650 m · IGA 1.5 km · Indian Grocer 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: BIC Reserve 350 m · Palmerston Square 550 m · Freiberg Reserve 550 m · Anzac Terrace Reserve 650 m · Pinzone Park 700 m · Carmen Way Reserve 750 m · Christie Park 950 m · Third Avenue Reserve 950 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bassendean, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Willie Wagtail · Eurasian Coot · Australian Raven · Red Wattlebird.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bassendean, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassendean here | 10,837 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Eden Hill | 3,703 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Ashfield | 1,395 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Lockridge | 3,322 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Kiara | 1,776 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
| Guildford | 2,040 | — | 9/10 | 19% |
| South Guildford | 3,781 | — | 9/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Bassendean — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Perth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6054 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bassendean profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $330 a week.
The population grew 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,640 people to 10,837. It sits about 10 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Bassendean station is roughly 0.1 km away. Local government is Bassendean council, and the federal seat is Perth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bassendean vs Bayswater · Bassendean vs Redcliffe.
Nearby guides: Eden Hill · Ashfield · Lockridge · Kiara · Guildford · South Guildford.
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