Bicton
Bicton's density of 2,237.7 residents per sq km makes it a compact suburb, with 6,961 people living across 3.11 sq km. Its median age of 45 is 5 years above the national comparison, while household income sits at the 75.2 percentile. The profile is established and relatively settled, with 79.4% of residents remaining at the same address and 42.0% owning outright, compared with 22.2% renting. For buyers comparing Bicton with nearby Attadale or Palmyra, the key distinction is its older, smaller-household profile and stronger ownership base. Healthcare and education also account for 17.7% and 16.2% of employment respectively, reinforcing its higher-income suburban character.
Population
6,961
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,007/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers should compare recent Bicton sales by dwelling type, land size and renovation level because a current suburb median house price is not available. The existing housing mix gives buyers choice: 67.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 27.8% are semi-detached and 5.2% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 41.4%, while 4-bedroom-plus homes make up 35.4%, so family-sized stock is more common than apartment living. A typical recorded mortgage commitment is $2,383 per month, with mortgage costs at 27.4% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag. Compared with renting at 22.2%, outright ownership is higher at 42.0%, supporting a more established market.
For Buyers
Homebuyers should compare recent Bicton sales by dwelling type, land size and renovation level because a current suburb median house price is not available. The existing housing mix gives buyers choice: 67.0% of dwellings are separate houses, 27.8% are semi-detached and 5.2% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 41.4%, while 4-bedroom-plus homes make up 35.4%, so family-sized stock is more common than apartment living. A typical recorded mortgage commitment is $2,383 per month, with mortgage costs at 27.4% of household income and no mortgage-stress flag. Compared with renting at 22.2%, outright ownership is higher at 42.0%, supporting a more established market.
For Investors
Bicton has an investor profile shaped by established housing, moderate growth and a meaningful rental market. Weekly rent is $360, with 22.2% of households renting, but the 7.8% vacancy rate is a caution because available stock can soften leasing competition. Rent growth is recorded at 6.1%, while the broader annual growth trend is 1.08%, so income performance and capital growth should not be treated as interchangeable. Compared with the 42.0% outright-ownership share, the rental base is smaller, which may limit tenant depth for specialised properties. Development activity is 0 projects over the past 12 months, reducing immediate new-supply risk, while overseas migration is identified as the primary growth driver. A current purchase price is needed to assess yield.
Schools in Bicton
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BICTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Bicton has an older profile than the national benchmark, with a median age of 45, or 5 years above national levels. University qualification attainment is 46.1%, which is 16 percentage points higher than the national comparison, and the overseas-born share is 25.2%, 3.6 points above national levels. Average household size is 2.3 people, 0.2 below the national figure, matching the strong presence of couples without children at 42.0%. English ancestry is recorded for 3,106 people, followed by Irish at 956 and Scottish at 887, while Christianity accounts for 3,520 residents and no religion for 2,888. For buyers comparing Bicton with nearby Attadale or Palmyra, its established, smaller-household profile is an important distinction.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
67.0%
Houses
27.8%
Townhouse
5.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Bicton's tenure pattern points to a settled housing market: 42.0% of homes are owned outright, 32.8% are mortgaged and 22.2% are rented. Outright ownership is higher than renting, while separate houses at 67.0% are much more common than apartments at 5.2%; semi-detached dwellings contribute 27.8%. The bedroom mix is concentrated in 3-bedroom homes at 41.4% and 4-bedroom-plus homes at 35.4%, giving the suburb a family-housing base despite its average household size of 2.3. Weekly rent is $360 and rent-to-income is 17.9%, compared with mortgage costs of $2,383 monthly and 27.4% of income. A price-to-income ratio requires a current median sale price, so like-for-like comparisons matter more than a single suburb-wide figure.
Mortgage / mo
$2,383
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$990
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.8%
Unoccupied
233
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.1%
Couples with children
42.0%
Couples, no children
11.6%
Single parent
1,858
Total families
Economy & Employment
Bicton's employment base is led by healthcare at 17.7% and education at 16.2%, both above construction at 9.2% and mining at 7.2%. Professional and technical work contributes 10.7%, supporting a relatively skilled local profile. Occupations reinforce that pattern, with 1,121 professionals and 640 managers compared with 467 clerical and administrative workers. The labour force numbers 3,693 people, including 1,978 full-time and 1,382 part-time workers; unemployment is 3.9% and participation is 62.8%. Household income is $2,007 per week, placing Bicton at the 75.2 household-income percentile. SEIFA results are also above the midpoint, with IRSAD and IRSD both at decile 8, while education and occupation are deciles 8 and 7, consistent with the suburb's higher-income position.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
3,693
Unemployed
143
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.7%
Part-time
38.9%
Participation
62.8%
Employed
3,550
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
46.1%
Postgraduate
11.1%
Born Overseas
25.2%
Dwellings
2,727
Transport to Work
Bicton is car-oriented, with 75.6% of commuters driving, compared with 4.9% using public transport and 2.7% walking or cycling. That pattern makes parking and road access more important than transit-only convenience, although 12.5% work from home. There is 1 local government primary school within the suburb, so families should check enrolment zones against the exact address and assess secondary-school access separately. Safety decisions should be made at street level by checking recent incidents and visiting at different times, since a suburb-wide crime rate is not provided. Bicton's socioeconomic position is above the midpoint, with IRSAD and IRSD at decile 8, IEO at decile 8 and IER at decile 7. Its compact 3.11 sq km footprint makes local amenity access practical, but car dependence remains a defining feature.
Drive
75.6%
Public Transport
4.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.7%
Work from Home
12.5%
Population Forecast
+1.08%/yr
(+178 people/yr)
EstablishedBicton's forecast points to measured growth rather than a rapid expansion cycle. The annual trend is 1.08%, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver, and population change across the wider area is 14.1% over 10 years, above a no-growth outlook. The forecast trajectory is Mixed, reflecting an established suburb where change is gradual and uneven. Gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 32, while the separate shift measure records a score of 20 and the same Early signs label. Rent growth of 6.1% is materially higher than the annual growth trend, which may increase investor attention even as the resident base ages. The senior share has risen 2.3 points and the working share has fallen 3.0 points, helping explain the mixed trajectory.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+206
Net Internal / yr
+30
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +20% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +206/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 16%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bicton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bicton a good suburb to live in?
Bicton suits buyers seeking an established suburb with higher household incomes, a median age of 45 and strong home ownership. It has 6,961 residents, 42.0% outright ownership and 75.6% car commuting. The trade-off is limited public transport use at 4.9%, so households should confirm parking, school zones and daily travel needs.
What is the median house price in Bicton?
A current median house price is not stated for Bicton, so buyers should compare recent sales by dwelling type, land size and condition. This matters because 67.0% of homes are separate houses, 27.8% are semi-detached and 5.2% are apartments. A like-for-like comparison is more useful than applying one figure across all 3 categories.
What schools are in Bicton?
Bicton Primary School is the local government primary option within Bicton. Families should check the enrolment zone for the exact address and compare secondary options across nearby suburbs, because boundaries can differ from suburb boundaries. The suburb has 1 named local school and a population of 6,961.
Is Bicton safe?
A definitive safety judgement should be made at street level rather than from the suburb name alone. Check recent incident maps, inspect the exact address during both daytime and evening, and compare nearby streets. Bicton covers 3.11 sq km and has 6,961 residents, so local conditions can vary within the suburb.
Is Bicton good for property investment?
Bicton has a 22.2% renting share, $360 weekly rent and 6.1% recorded rent growth, which may appeal to investors. However, the 7.8% vacancy rate warrants caution, and 0 development projects were recorded over the past 12 months. The annual growth trend is 1.08%, while a purchase price is needed to calculate yield.
How is Bicton's population changing?
Bicton is forecast to grow at 1.08% annually, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 14.1% over 10 years, while gentrification is at the Early signs stage with a score of 32. The trajectory is Mixed, alongside a 2.3-point rise in the senior share.
What is the weekly rent in Bicton?
The recorded weekly rent in Bicton is $360, with 22.2% of households renting. Vacancy is 7.8%, so renters may find more choice than in a tighter market. Rent accounts for 17.9% of household income, which is below the 27.4% mortgage-to-income figure recorded for typical mortgage costs.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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