Bassendean vs Mundaring - Swan View

Bassendean and Mundaring - Swan View are nearby areas with very different layouts. Bassendean is a more compact, urban place where 81.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of key services, compared to just 34.8% in Mundaring - Swan View. This accessibility is clear in the walkability scores, with Bassendean being somewhat walkable (5.9) while Mundaring - Swan View is mostly car-dependent (3.7). Bassendean also has a far higher rate of First Nations Year 12 completion at 40.2%, while Mundaring - Swan View is lower at 27.7%.

Both areas share a similar focus on accessible public transport and parks, which are the most common walkable amenities in each. However, their First Nations populations differ significantly. Mundaring - Swan View has a far larger First Nations population (1,594 people compared to 399 in Bassendean) and a higher typical First Nations household income of $2,036. In contrast, Bassendean has a higher First Nations unemployment rate of 15.9% and a higher share of First Nations people who speak a First Nations language (9.3%).