WA6054· Pop. 21,029Swan

BASSENDEAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

61

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

4.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

11.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for BASSENDEAN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BASSENDEAN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium
Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$670/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+9.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.07%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+16.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

69 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BASSENDEAN is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.4% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 11.0% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,600/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.2%

70.1% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

15%

69% apartments

Degree qualified

37.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

180 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

14 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

55 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

9,650/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 6054

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Michael's School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1109

Bassendean Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1096

Casa Mia Montessori Community School

Independent · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1094

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6

ICSEA 1064

Anzac Terrace Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1025

Eden Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1019

Ashfield Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 923

Lockridge Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 851

🎓Secondary (2)

Cyril Jackson Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 962

Kiara College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 804

Special (1)

Cyril Jackson Senior Campus Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 973

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
38/ 100

18.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
993ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 2 train🚌 25 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

35

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in BASSENDEAN

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in BASSENDEAN. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Sign in to contact local professionals

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.

Premium feature

Full suburb intelligence is available to Premium subscribers. Unlock unlimited research, scoring, and market signals.

Upgrade to Premium