Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's population is around 17,351 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,419 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,932 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,212 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,678 persons per square kilometer. Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's 8.9% growth since census positions it within 1.0 percentage points of the SA3 area (9.9%). 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 2022 as the base year. 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). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected. The area is expected to increase by 1,887 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has approved approximately 65 new homes annually over the past five financial years, totalling 325 dwellings. As of FY-26, 35 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 new residents per year arrive for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating supply is lagging demand, which may lead to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new homes is $272,000.

This financial year has seen $18.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield maintains similar construction rates per person, consistent with the broader area's market balance. New building activity comprises 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity dominated by family homes.

The location has approximately 371 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is expected to grow by 1,681 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects potentially impacting the area. Key initiatives include WA Government Social Housing Program - Bassendean (2022-2024), Bassendean Oval Redevelopment Project (commenced June 2021), Jubilee Reserve Redevelopment (expected completion December 2023), and 1 Park Lane Affordable Apartments (scheduled for completion in late 2025). The following list details projects likely to have the most relevance.

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The employment landscape in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.1% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.7%. There were 9,951 employed residents in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, slightly above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area had a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services were under-represented, with only 5.7% of the workforce compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data analysis. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, labour force increased by 1.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment growth of 2.9%. State-wide, WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) as of 25-Nov-2025, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

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

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows median income in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield SA2 was $57,470, above the national average. Average income stood at $69,784. In Greater Perth, median income was $58,380 and average income was $78,020. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $65,631 (median) and $79,693 (average), based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census shows household, family and personal incomes in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Predominant earnings cohort spans 31.6% of locals (5,482 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, placing disposable income at the 51st percentile and SEIFA income ranking in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield, as per the latest Census, consisted of 78.7% houses and 21.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield was 30.7%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,801, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,855. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.4% of all households, including 28.1% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.3.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 29.9% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 24.3%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (23.9%). Educational participation is high, with 27.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in primary education, 6.7% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis for Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield shows 110 active public transport stops. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 43 individual routes operating in total, providing 5,662 weekly passenger trips collectively.

Residential accessibility to these stops is rated as good, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 808 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield faces significant health challenges.

Common health conditions are prevalent across younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover rate is high at approximately 54% of the total population, which is around 9,438 people. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 9.6% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Approximately 66.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 3,352 people, 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 - Eden Hill - Ashfield was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.7% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 28.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield, comprising 44.1% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is more prevalent here than in Greater Perth, with 2.1% compared to 3.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (28.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (8.4%). Some ethnic groups have notable representations: Croatian at 1.2%, Serbian at 0.5%, and French at 0.7%, each higher than their respective regional percentages of 0.9%, 0.7%, and 0.6%.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has a median age of 40, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The area has an over-representation of the 65-74 cohort at 10.3%, compared to Greater Perth's average, while the 15-24 age group is under-represented at 10.0%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 5.3% to 6.5%, and the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 15.0% to 16.0%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow by 775 people (69%), from 1,126 to 1,902. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 73% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.