Bassendean, WA 6054

I've lived in Bassendean for 10 years and have lived and rented in many different suburbs in Perth. What I love about Bassendean is the friendly people and the neighbourly feel about the entire area. I live very close to the railway station and use it every day and regularly use it at night and I have NEVER notived any smell of urine or felt unsafe there and I should know as I am a person with a visual disability and don't drive so use Bassendean train station all the time to get to work (the city) which takes 14 minutes! There are always friendly railway security and I use the train to travel at night to visit friends, go to the city and you can travel anywhere in Perth using the great bus system-the Swan Valley, Morley Galleria; catch the train to Bayswater, 2 stops from Basso and hop on the 98/99 circle route and travel to any University or hospital in Perth-it's fantastic for public transport. Lots of leafy green parks, central shopping with Coles and Woolies, Gloria Jeans and Subway, schools, new public library, local doctor, dentist and vet, 2 local delis that stay open to 9p.m and 11p.m, what more could you ask for? As for house sale prices, less than 10 kms drive from the city, how cheap to buy in-must be the best kept secret in Perth. If you don't have much money, buy your first house here, you won't regret it-I did and love living here-in the leafy green suburb of Bassendean.

As people push out from Gaylands, Inglewood and Bayswater, the next up and coming gay-bourhood is Bassendean.

It’s more the larger blocks for the plant dads and we know a few lesbian couples here too. You can see there is a bit of community forming but what I love is the mix - yes, some tired houses with older citizens who can’t keep the uptick, but there is such a neighbourly feel where we’ll help our neighbours (at least on the street I’m on) and one even shares their free vegetables. It is a mostly older white Australian suburb (it appears a lot of older 70s migrated Eastern European families) but the demographic is changing to be a bit more mixed.

In terms of location, Morley and the good Asian food markets on one side within a 10 min drive, Bunnings within a 5 minute drive and other local delis like Charlie’s Italian markets on Walter East Road and the Snap and Plus fitness gyms. It’s also got a bunch of schools and super accessible to the two train lines (Bassendean and Morley) and a few bus routes.

The town council has a big tree planting program, which I think is awesome as most Perth suburbs are just big heat sinks in summer. The town also give out free mulch all year round (check out their facebook page), free compost and native plants and trees at reduce prices (like $1 and $5) in their April sale.

The only issue is that sometimes the larger width streets mean you don’t get much shade, even if there are trees on it, so choose the street you live on wisely. Also, it has a bit of a haphazard electricity sinking plan. For example, 90% of the street I’m on has the electricity power poles sunk and the other 10% isn’t even in progress. So it’s a bit random on that front.

So in short, great location and accessible to a lot of things you do on the daily. It isn’t an over hyped suburb, so not many properties being sold and the demographic is definitely more heteronormative white Australian but is getting a bit of a mix with the LGBTQ+ and other ethnicities slowly moving in.

We live closer to the centre of Bassendean town rather than closer to the river/oval. That way it’s easier to get to Morley for Coles, the main shopping mall and veg markets and then Beechboro for the Woolie and another Coles, so whilst the town centre area close the train is very ‘buzzy’ with cafes, pubs and the like, its then getting more traffic, smaller blocks and a bit more noise and congestion, which we prefer to be away from.

We've recently moved to Bassendean and the sense of community, the primary school, the best bakery, the pub and all the new business popping up - we could not be happier. Lots of young people and families moving in bringing a new fresh vibe. There is so much potential for the suburb with a very unique feel that no other suburb in Perth really has for the value, being so close to the river, airport, swan valley, and direct to the city. Watch this space.

I live on the town centre side of Bassendean which is very different to the other side separated by the railway. Wonderful Rich history right by the swan river. Best cafe/bakery in Perth (Last Crumb)
Has a really good town like vibe - super vibrant. Only 10mins from the city. Becoming a very pricey suburb to get into given just how good this little pocket of basso is.

Great little suburb, had an immediate sense of belonging and community. Great schools, best dam bakery in Perth. Nestled perfectly between airport, hills and of course the swan valley. Love it.

Nobody takes care of their front gardens. Dead lawns overgrown verges and generally very scruffy area. Local Mayor more interested in global issues like nuclear non-proliferation rather than seeing the town suburbs cleaned up. Nice main street but beyond that its aweful

Have been robbed here twice in 6 months. Often have people lurking the streets very late at night screaming or laughing. Very offputting.

We are actually going to break our lease to get out. Too frightened

It depends on whether your talking to people from the riverside or railway side. because it’s two completely different places. Riverside full of mansions and upper class while railway side is just like anywhere in midland and full of crime

Have lived in Bassendean for 7 years now. Whilst it does have some good points such as being close to shops and transport, unfortunately Bassendean is a target for theives coming from surrounding suburbs.
Bassendean Town lacks atmosphere with many shops becoming vacant. Council and Mayor seem too concerned with steam weeding and environmental aspects, rather than proper maintenance of the town, targeting crime etc etc.
Lots of rentals, many ugly units going up and residents don't really like to take care of their properties. Lack of good schools in the area.
We will be leaving to a better suburb when the market picks up!

I lived in Bassendean for close to 5 years. I realised how bad it is after I left. There are regularly people lurking the streets and walking towards the train station. Often I would hear screaming and bottles thrown around my street. I thought this was acceptable until I moved closer to the city.

Cars were often a target with our cars being opened twice and objects thrown about. Neighbours can be a gamble. Had a young group of adult men who were often extremely drunk or under the influence of drugs and would fight in their house and on the street.

We even had people ask for money near our house and had plants stolen from our yard. You never feel completely safe. Totally different feeling where we now live (Mt Lawley/North Perth).

The reviews here appear positive and that is great news but it is often people who are in Bassendean for life or perhaps are moving to a worse area. Since leaving and moving closer to the city we haven’t looked back.

Driving to Bassendean from the city during peak times takes up to 45 minutes due to the traffic. People will argue take the train and feel free to - just be aware that there is a high chance of being disturbed by a drunk or drug addict who is obnoxious or worse.

Holly Rayes is good otherwise don’t bother with Bassendean hotel etc. Yes there are monthly markets but it is nothing better than the Northam Show.

Seriously consider if you are looking to buy here. You won’t regret moving on.