Ashfield vs Bassendean
The verdict
Ashfield rates higher for liveability (74 vs 69). Ashfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (24 vs 27 min).
Scores
AshfieldBassendean
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 76 |
| Transport | 96 | 93 |
| Education | 61 | 64 |
| Liveability | 74 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,395 | 10,837 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,666 | $1,772 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.1% | 43.1% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 68.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Ashfield Moderate Growth · Bassendean Moderate Growth
Property
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 287 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 143 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,006 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 1,050 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ashfield · Bassendean
Transport
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 66 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.1 km | 17.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.2 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 6.1 km |
Population & growth
| Ashfield | Bassendean | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,395 | 10,837 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,472 | 11,437 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,803 | 14,007 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.35% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ashfield or Bassendean?
Ashfield has the higher residential safety score (Ashfield 72/100 vs Bassendean 70/100).
Which has better schools, Ashfield or Bassendean?
Bassendean has a higher average school ICSEA (Ashfield 930 vs Bassendean 1050; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ashfield or Bassendean?
Ashfield has the higher transport score (Ashfield 96/100 vs Bassendean 93/100).
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