Bassendean
A 75.0% detached housing base gives Bassendean a lower density feel than many inner Perth infill areas, even with 10,837 residents on 7.33 sqkm. The suburb sits between established neighbours such as Bayswater and Guildford, with a median age of 40 that is right on the national benchmark. Education levels are a standout: 37.6% of adults hold a university qualification, 7.5 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents are 28.0%, also 6.4 points above national, giving the area more cultural breadth than its traditional housing stock might suggest.
Population
10,837
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,772/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$440K
Estimated from rent (2025)
Bassendean suits buyers wanting house stock rather than apartment density: 75.0% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with just 6.0% apartments and 19.0% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is practical for families, with 49.7% three-bedroom homes and 29.6% with 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not stated, so affordability is better read through costs: the typical mortgage payment is $1,850 per month and mortgage payments take 24.1% of income, lower than the pressure seen in many high-debt mortgage belts.
For Buyers
Bassendean suits buyers wanting house stock rather than apartment density: 75.0% of dwellings are separate houses, compared with just 6.0% apartments and 19.0% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is practical for families, with 49.7% three-bedroom homes and 29.6% with 4 or more bedrooms. A current median house price is not stated, so affordability is better read through costs: the typical mortgage payment is $1,850 per month and mortgage payments take 24.1% of income, lower than the pressure seen in many high-debt mortgage belts.
For Investors
Investors should read Bassendean as a steady established market rather than a high-churn rental play. Renters make up 28.0% of households, below the 72.1% combined owner-occupier share, while weekly rent is $330 and rent takes 18.6% of income. The 8.2% vacancy rate is the caution point because it is higher than a tight market setting, so leasing assumptions should be conservative. With 0 development records over the past 12 months, near-term competition from new stock appears limited, which can support existing dwellings if tenant demand improves.
Schools in Bassendean iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Michael's School
PP-6 · 208 students
Bassendean Primary School
K-6 · 380 students
Casa Mia Montessori Community School
PP-6 · 53 students
Anzac Terrace Primary School
K-6 · 364 students
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
11-12 · 671 students
Demographics
Bassendean has 10,837 residents, a median age of 40 and an average household size of 2.3, which is 0.2 below the national average. Education is above national, with 37.6% university-qualified residents, and the overseas-born share of 28.0% is 6.4 percentage points higher than national. English ancestry is the largest recorded background at 4,515 people, followed by Irish at 1,343 and Scottish at 1,126. Smaller language groups include Italian with 51 speakers and Mandarin with 36, showing migration influence without a migrant-majority profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
75.0%
Houses
19.0%
Townhouse
6.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Bassendean's housing structure is owner-leaning and house-led. Outright owners account for 31.0% of households and mortgage holders another 41.1%, compared with 28.0% renting. Separate houses dominate at 75.0%, while apartments are only 6.0%, which helps explain the strong 3-bedroom share of 49.7% and 4-plus-bedroom share of 29.6%. The median sale price is not currently available, but the cost indicators are moderate: mortgage costs are $1,850 per month and 24.1% of income, while rent is $330 per week and 18.6% of income.
Mortgage / mo
$1,850
Rent / wk
$330
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$910
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.2%
Unoccupied
396
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.2%
Couples, no children
8,084
Total families
Economy & Employment
Bassendean's workforce leans toward public-facing and knowledge work, which helps lift its education decile above some other measures. Healthcare is the largest industry at 16.8% and 674 workers, followed by education at 13.5% and 542, professional and tech at 10.8% and 433, public admin at 9.7% and 387, and construction at 8.3% and 333. Professionals are the top occupation with 1,586 workers. Unemployment is 4.4%, participation is 62.9% and full-time employment is 63.6%. SEIFA is mixed: IEO decile 7 is higher than IER decile 5, while IRSD and IRSAD both sit at 6.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.6%
Part-time
32.0%
Participation
62.9%
Employed
5,375
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.6%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
28.0%
Dwellings
4,399
Transport to Work
Bassendean's day-to-day appeal is strongest for households that want schools and car access more than a transit-first lifestyle. There are 5 local schools across Government, Catholic and Independent sectors, with ICSEA scores ranging from 962 to 1109. St Michael's School leads at 1109 with 208 enrolments, followed closely by Bassendean Primary at 1096 and 380 students, and Casa Mia Montessori at 1094 and 53 students. Public transport commuting is 9.6%, well below car driving at 82.8%, while walking and cycling are 2.8%. IRSAD decile 6 places amenity and advantage above the midpoint.
Drive
82.8%
Public Transport
9.6%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bassendean compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bassendean a good suburb to live in?
Bassendean is a strong fit for households wanting established homes, school choice and moderate advantage. It has 5 local schools, 75.0% separate houses and an IRSAD decile of 6, while car commuting is high at 82.8%.
What is the median house price in Bassendean?
A current median house price is not stated for Bassendean. The available cost markers are a typical mortgage payment of $1,850 per month, rent of $330 per week and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.1%.
What schools are in Bassendean?
Bassendean has 5 local schools. Higher ICSEA options include St Michael's School at 1109, Bassendean Primary School at 1096 and Casa Mia Montessori Community School at 1094, with sectors spanning Catholic, Government and Independent.
Is Bassendean safe?
A suburb crime rate per 1,000 residents is not stated, so safety should be checked through current WA Police and street-level sources. The suburb has 10,837 residents and an IRSAD decile of 6, which points to middle-to-above-midpoint socio-economic conditions.
Is Bassendean good for property investment?
Bassendean can suit investors seeking established stock rather than new apartment supply. Renters are 28.0% of households, rent is $330 per week, vacancy is 8.2% and there were 0 development records over the past 12 months.
How is Bassendean's population changing?
Bassendean has 10,837 residents at a density of 1,477.9 people per sqkm. With 0 recent development records and 75.0% separate houses, change is more likely through gradual renewal and household turnover than rapid new-dwelling growth.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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