Bassendean (WA)

Bassendean has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bassendean's population is estimated at around 11,793 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 956 people (8.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,837 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,694, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in Jun 2024, and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,608 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bassendean's 8.8% growth since census positions it within 0.1 percentage points of the national average (8.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,337 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10.2% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Bassendean when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis indicates Bassendean had approximately 49 dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 245 homes were approved, with an additional 18 in FY-26. Each new resident per year averaged three dwellings over the past five financial years.

The average construction cost of new homes was $502,000. This fiscal year saw $15.5 million in commercial approvals. Bassendean's new home approvals per capita are comparable to Greater Perth, maintaining market balance.

Recent construction comprises 92.0% detached houses and 8.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 322 people per dwelling approval, Bassendean exhibits a developing market. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,204 residents by 2041, suggesting current development rates should meet demand comfortably.

Bassendean has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twelve projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include WA Government Social Housing Program - Bassendean, Bassendean Oval Redevelopment Project, Jubilee Reserve Redevelopment, and 1 Park Lane Affordable Apartments. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Bassendean ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Bassendean has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by 4.1% based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 7,043 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.7% below Greater Perth's. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in public administration & safety, employing 1.3 times the regional average. Retail trade employs fewer locals than Greater Perth, at 7.9% vs 9.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by working population vs resident population counts. Over a 12-month period ending Sep-22, employment increased by 4.1% while labour force grew by 4.2%, keeping unemployment flat. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bassendean's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Bassendean had a median taxpayer income of $59,974 and an average of $72,825 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This was above Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest the median income would be approximately $68,490 and the average $83,166. Census data shows personal income ranks at the 68th percentile ($910 weekly) and household income at the 51st percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.6% of Bassendean's community (3,726 individuals), similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupy this bracket. After housing expenses, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Bassendean is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Bassendean, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 9 August 2016, consisted of 75.0% houses and 25.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares with Perth metropolitan area's 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bassendean was at 31.0%, similar to the Perth metro level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (41.1%) or rented (27.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bassendean was $1,850, lower than the Perth metro average of $1,855 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, which is below the Perth metro's $340 and the national figure of $375.

Bassendean features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 65.1% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 25.4% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Bassendean exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Bassendean's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 32.3% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 24.3% and Western Australia's rate of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.6%).

Educational participation is high at 26.6%, including primary education (8.8%), secondary education (6.6%), and tertiary education (5.3%). Bassendean operates a network of 7 schools educating approximately 1,684 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1046) and balanced educational opportunities. The area has 4 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Bassendean shows that there are 81 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 18 individual routes in total, which combined provide 4,143 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility to these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 197 meters away from the nearest stop. On average, there are 591 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bassendean is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bassendean faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which amounts to around 6,617 people. Mental health issues are the most common medical condition in the area, impacting 9.9% of residents, followed by arthritis affecting 7.8%. A total of 67.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over, equating to 2,299 people, which is higher than the 18.1% in Greater Perth. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Bassendean was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bassendean, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher than average cultural diversity with 12.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 28.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Bassendean, comprising 43.8% of the population. Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 0.1% versus 0.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were English at 30.0%, Australian at 23.3%, and Irish at 8.9%. Notably, Croatian (1.2%) and French (0.7%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively.

Bassendean's median age exceeds the national pattern

Bassendean has a median age of 40, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Comparing with Greater Perth's average, the 55-64 cohort is notably over-represented in Bassendean at 12.8%, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 9.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 5.2% to 6.5% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 14.0% to 12.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Bassendean's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 527 people (69%) from 766 to 1,294. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.