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 17,863 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,931 people (12.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,932 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 17,145 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 77 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,727 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's 12.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which 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). Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,887 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 6.5% 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 seen around 65 new homes approved annually, with 325 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 50 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.2 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $272,000. Additionally, $18.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Perth, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield maintains similar construction rates (per person), maintaining a market balance consistent with the broader area. Recent construction comprises 93.0% detached dwellings and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 371 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Looking ahead, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is expected to grow by 1,169 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 15 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the WA Government Social Housing Program - Bassendean, Bassendean Oval Redevelopment Project, Jubilee Reserve Redevelopment, and 1 Park Lane Affordable Apartments, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield possesses a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.9%, and 2.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 10,091 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.2% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Based on Census responses, a low 9.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Meanwhile, accommodation & food has a limited presence with 5.7% employment compared to 6.8% regionally. While local employment opportunities exist in the area, it appears many residents commute elsewhere for work, based on the count of Census working population to local population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while the labour force increased by 3.0%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.3%, the labour force grew by 2.6%, and unemployment rose 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific 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 (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield SA2's median income among taxpayers is $61,052, with an average of $73,227. This is higher than average nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,925 (median) and $80,271 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,644 residents), aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 15.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 51st percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 78.7% houses and 21.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield was in line with that of Perth metro, at 30.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (41.3%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Perth metro average at $1,801, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 66.4% of all households, comprising 28.1% couples with children, 25.5% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.6%, with lone person households at 30.0% and group households comprising 3.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (29.9% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the SA4 region average of 24.3%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (23.9%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 106 active transport stops operating within Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 48 individual routes, collectively providing 6,217 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 205 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 9.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 888 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 58 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's health metrics sit close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a standard level of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 55% of the total population (~9,896 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 9.6% and 7.7% of residents, respectively, while 66.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents show an above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,601 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 14.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 28.7% born overseas. The main religion in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is Christianity, which makes up 44.1% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Buddhism, which comprises 2.1% of the population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield are English, comprising 28.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.4% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Croatian is notably overrepresented at 1.2% of Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield (vs 0.8% regionally), Serbian at 0.5% (vs 0.3%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).

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

With a median age of 40, Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield is somewhat higher than the Greater Perth figure of 37 and similarly marginally higher than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 65 - 74 cohort is notably over-represented (10.6% locally), while 15 - 24 year-olds are under-represented (10.3%). In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.3% to 7.0% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.6% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Bassendean - Eden Hill - Ashfield's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 649 people (52%) from 1,252 to 1,902. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 76% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.