Council (LGA) · Area profile
Bassendean
10 km²
Middle-aged residents define Bassendean, where the typical person is 40 years old. This community has grown by 11% since 2011 and is marked by a highly qualified workforce and rising incomes. It is a place where many people have moved away from religious affiliation, while others have settled into larger family homes. The area feels well-connected and accessible, blending a professional population with a strong presence of detached housing.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 40, slightly older than the state and national figure. While children make up about 17.6% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 17.4% since 2011.
About 27.2% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though it is well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
More people here use another language at home (13.9%) than in most similar areas, though this is well below the state and national figures. English remains the dominant language for 80.7% of residents.
A large number of residents report no religion (47.2%), a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified, with 26.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion also rose significantly to 59.6% since 2011.
Typical incomes are high, with a typical family earning $2,278 a week. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of the population.
Unpaid childcare is common, with 27.8% of people providing this care, which is a little above the national figure. About 16.5% of residents are volunteers.
First Nations people in the area have a higher Year 12 completion rate (40.2%) than most similar areas. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 15.9%, which is well above the national average.
Single-person households are common, with 30% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 15% of households, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Most people live in separate houses (78.5%), and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $330, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 6.5% of people commuting this way. The area is very accessible, with a short 13-minute drive to the city.
About 35.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen to 7.3% since 2011.
A high number of adults are working or looking for work (64.8%), which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.
The area is considered advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. Its education and job skills score is particularly high, outranking about 90% of similar areas.
Annual rainfall is around 632mm, which is far above the state average. Typical maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state figure.
The area is very walkable, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents (99.6%) live within a 15-minute walk of a park.