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Bassendean

WA 6054 • Greater Perth

10,837
Population (2021)
$47,320
Median Income
7.27 km²
Area
$330/wk
Median Rent
Heritage CharacterRiversideVillage FeelFamily-Friendly

About Bassendean

Bassendean is an established suburb 10 kilometres northeast of Perth's CBD along the Swan River. The suburb features heritage homes, tree-lined streets, and riverside parkland, connected to the city via the Midland line. Character and accessibility combine here well.

The heritage village atmosphere is genuine—Old Perth Road offers cafes and antiques while riverside walks provide recreation. Bassendean attracts families and professionals seeking character homes with inner-suburban convenience.

Bassendean falls under postcode 6054 and is governed by Bassendean Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bassendean electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6054
Urban Area
Bassendean
LGA / Council
Bassendean
Federal Electorate
Hasluck
State Electorate
Bassendean
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.91°, 115.94°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
7.27 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bassendean Shopping Centre Cnr West Road & Guilford Road Bassendean 6054 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,850
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.5%

183 state housing + 58 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,313
Census 2021
10,837
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,664
Income 2021
$47,320
▲ 16.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,412
Born Overseas 2,887

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 793
  • 2. New Zealand 303
  • 3. India 140
  • 4. Philippines 120
  • 5. Ireland 110
  • 6. Italy 102
  • 7. Scotland 99
  • 8. South Africa 84
  • 9. Malaysia 73
  • 10. China 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,515
Australian 3,511
Irish 1,343
Scottish 1,126
Italian 707
German 372
Chinese 294
Dutch 247
Australian Aboriginal 228
Indian 188

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,412
Both parents born in Australia
3,913
Both parents born overseas
1,944
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.5%
Christianity
40.4%
Buddhism
1.7%
Hinduism
1.1%
Islam
0.8%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
694 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,205 (11.1%)
15-19 years
472 (4.4%)
20-24 years
585 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,448 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,619 (14.9%)
45-54 years
1,520 (14.0%)
55-64 years
1,392 (12.8%)
65-74 years
1,069 (9.9%)
75-84 years
566 (5.2%)
85+ years
267 (2.5%)

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