Bassendean
WA 6054 · Bassendean
10,837 (2021) → 11,437 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bassendean is a moderate growth suburb in Bassendean, WA 6054, about 9km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Bassendean are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 93/100, and is about 18km inland. Bassendean has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6054 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.32%), New Zealand (2.8%), India (1.29%), Philippines (1.11%), Ireland (1.02%)
Top languages: Italian (1.25%), Mandarin (0.94%), French (0.66%), Vietnamese (0.64%), Croatian (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Michael's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109
- Bassendean Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1096
- Casa Mia Montessori Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1094
- Anzac Terrace Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
- Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support CentreSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Cyril Jackson Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
- WORKreadyWA Training and Education CentreSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ashfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 923
- Eden Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1019
- Guildford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1044
- Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1064
- Hampton Senior High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 983
- Lockridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 851
- Durham Road SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 992
- Redcliffe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 988
- Kiara CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 804
- Embleton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 955
- Hampton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1017
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1102
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bassendean
Is Bassendean safe?
Bassendean has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Bassendean from Perth CBD?
Bassendean is about 9.4 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 27 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bassendean?
Bassendean has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1043 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bassendean?
Bassendean has a transport score of 93/100, including 2 train stations and 66 bus stops.