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

As of November 2025, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's population is approximately 17,351. This represents an increase of 1,419 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 15,932. This growth is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 17,212 in June 2024 and an additional 69 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population density is around 1,678 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 8.9% growth rate since the census is close to the SA3 area's 9.9%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 65.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch employs ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by approximately 1,887 persons by 2041, representing a gain of around 9.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has seen approximately 65 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 325 homes. As of FY26, 25 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 new residents per year have arrived for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This indicates supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $272,000. In FY26, $18.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield maintains similar construction rates per person, maintaining market balance with the broader area.

New building activity consists of 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 371 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Looking ahead, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is expected to grow by 1,681 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that may affect this area. 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 analysis indicates Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Bassendean Eden Hill Ashfield has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year.

In June 2025, 10,133 residents were employed, aligning with Greater Perth's unemployment rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was also in line with Greater Perth at 65.2%. Key industries for residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, public administration & safety has a higher employment share than the regional level, at 1.3 times.

Conversely, accommodation & food services is under-represented, with only 5.7% of the workforce compared to Greater Perth's 6.8%. Many residents commute outside the area for work. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 4.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 3.7% in Greater Perth. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bassendean Eden Hill Ashfield's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2022 shows that median income in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is $57,470, with an average income of $69,784. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $65,631 and average income is $79,693 as of that date. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows that 31.6% of locals (5,482 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per fortnight, similar to the regional pattern where 32.0% fall within this range. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 51st percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield, as per the latest Census data, 78.7% of dwellings were houses while 21.3% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Perth metro's figure of 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in the area stood at 30.7%, similar to Perth metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 41.3% and rented ones at 28.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,801, lower than Perth metro's $1,855. The median weekly rent was $330, compared to Perth metro's $340. Nationally, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863 and 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 comprise the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households making up 3.7%. The median household size is 2.4 people, 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 university qualification rate is 29.9% among residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA4 region average of 24.3%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 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. There are 9 schools operating within Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield, educating approximately 2,251 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1025) with balanced educational opportunities. Education provision is balanced with 6 primary and 3 secondary schools serving distinct age groups. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for 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 the area comprising Bassendean, Eden Hill, and Ashfield shows that there are 110 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 43 individual routes serving these stops, which collectively provide 5,662 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as good in this area, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest transport stop. The 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, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (around 9,438 people). Mental health issues impact 9.6% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.7%. About 66.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (around 3,352 people), which is higher than the 18.1% in Greater Perth. This aligns broadly with the general population's health profile.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bassendean-Eden Hill-Ashfield, surveyed in August 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.7% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 44.1%. Buddhism showed an overrepresentation of 2.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.8%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (28.8%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (8.4%). Notably, Croatian (1.2% vs regional 0.9%), French (0.7% vs 0.6%), and Serbian (0.5% vs 0.7%) were overrepresented.

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

The median age in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is 40, which is higher than Greater Perth's figure of 37 and Australia's figure of 38. The 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented at 10.3%, while the 15-24 cohort is under-represented at 10.0%. Between 2021 and present, the 75 to 84 age group 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. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.