Living in Bassendean
With seven glorious kilometres of Swan River frontage and a diverse and vibrant community that embraces both its Aboriginal and pioneering heritage, Bassendean is a suburb like no other. Originally known as West Guildford and renamed in 1922, Bassendean is loved by locals and is the ideal place for families and couples to call home.
Things to do
Weekends in Bassendean are filled with strolls along the Swan River, eating out at one of the many local restaurants, and catching films at the outdoor Telethon Community Cinemas on summer nights. Plus with such close proximity to the CBD, trips into the city to enjoy everything Perth has to offer are frequent.
Places to eat & drink
Living in Bassendean, you’ll be surrounded by plenty of beautiful places to wine and dine. Some of our team’s favourite spots include:
- Bertie Wine Bar — a beautiful place to enjoy after a long day
- The Basso Hotel — the local, for knock-off drinks
- Last Crumb Cake Co. — for the best donuts in town (get in quick, they always sell out after 10am!)
- Holly Rayes — the best local cafe for outings with your furry friend
- Caff on Broadway — for some of the best coffee around
The Bassendean lifestyle
You’ll slip into the Bassendean lifestyle with ease, no matter your situation. Whether you’re living on your own, as a couple, or as a family, there’s everything you need in this special town. Some places that you might become familiar with when you live in Bassendean include:
- Bassendean Bowls Club
- Swans FC at Steel Blue Oval
- Sandy Beach Reserve (perfect for kids and dog-walkers alike!)
- Sandy Beach SUP classes & hire
- Bassendean Twilight Markets throughout the summer
- Telethon outdoor cinema during summer