Moving to Bicton WA 6157
What the official numbers say about living in Bicton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,007 a week.
About 75% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bicton grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,317 → 6,961 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bicton sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: North Fremantle, 3.2 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 4.4 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 3 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 11.2 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 48 schools · 60 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 73 parks · 7 beaches — see them all on the Bicton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bicton Primary School 300 m · Our Lady Of Fatima School 950 m · Saint Hilda's (Chidley Campus - Junior School) 1.5 km · Mel Maria Catholic Primary School (Saint Joseph Pignatelli Campus) 1.5 km · Santa Maria College 1.6 km · Richmond Primary School 1.6 km · Palmyra Primary School 1.6 km · Attadale Primary School 1.7 km
Groceries: Coles 700 m · The Foodie's Basket 950 m · Fresh Provisions 1.2 km · Woolworths 1.2 km · Naturally Fresh IGA 2.2 km · The Good Grocer IGA East Fremantle 2.3 km · The Good Grocer 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Geo Lithgo Park 400 m · Foss Street Park 550 m · Harry Grose Reserve 600 m · Rob Campbell Reserve 650 m · Bicton Quarantine Park 650 m · John Dickenson Reserve 850 m · Fred Jones Reserve 1000 m · Emily Main Park 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bicton, most often seen first: Willie Wagtail · Silver Gull · Little Pied Cormorant · Laughing Turtle-dove · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bicton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicton here | 6,961 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Palmyra | 7,585 | — | 8/10 | 9% |
| Attadale | 6,638 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Melville | 6,204 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| East Fremantle | 7,819 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Mosman Park | 9,169 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Willagee | 5,447 | — | 5/10 | 8% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Melville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Tangney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6157 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bicton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,317 people to 6,961. It sits about 11 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and North Fremantle station is roughly 3.2 km away. Local government is Melville council, and the federal seat is Tangney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bicton vs Palmyra · Bicton vs Attadale.
Nearby guides: Palmyra · Attadale · Melville · East Fremantle · Mosman Park · Willagee.
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