Town of Bassendean
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Town of Bassendean is 16,914, with a population density of 1,636 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
The Town of Bassendean is located in Perth's north-eastern suburbs, about 10 kilometres from the Perth GPO. The Town of Bassendean is bounded by the City of Swan in the north and east, the Swan River and the City of Belmont in the south and the City of Bayswater in the west.
Traditional Owners
The original inhabitants of the Bassendean area were the Nyungar Aboriginal people.
Name origin
Bassendean was named after an original property in the area, which was thought to be named after a place in Berwickshire, Scotland.
Important
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Population16,914 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area10.34 square km |
Population density1,636 persons per square km |
Settlement history
European settlement dates from the 1820s, being one of the earliest areas of Perth to be settled. Land was used mainly for farming, market gardening, brickmaking and boat building. Growth took place during the 1890s and early 1900s, aided by gold discoveries and the construction of the railway line. Residential expansion continued during the 1920s, accompanied by industrial growth. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, largely from immigration and public housing construction. The population was relatively stable between 1991 and 2006 at about 13,000 people, and then increased slightly to over 14,000 people in 2011.
Land use
The Town of Bassendean is a predominantly residential area, with some commercial and industrial areas. The Town encompasses a total land area of 11 square kilometres, including substantial parklands and river frontage areas.
Transport
The Town of Bassendean is served by Guildford Road and the Midland railway line.
Major features
- Major features of the Town include the Swan River,
- Ashfield Flats,
- Rail Transport Museum and Steel Blue Oval (home of the Swan Districts Football Club).
Included areas
- The Town of Bassendean includes the suburbs of Ashfield,
- Bassendean and Eden Hill.