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Bassendean is a riverside suburb on the Swan River with an established village feel. Tree-lined streets of timber cottages and single-storey brick homes sit beside newer riverside infill, and the suburb centres on a compact shopping strip along Old Perth Road with cafes and local shops. Residents use riverside parks and walking paths for recreation, and the Midland line provides straightforward rail access.

About 10,837 people live in Bassendean and the median age is 40; most homes are owner-occupied (72.1%), so the community is weighted towards established households and couple families. The town is progressing a town centre masterplan and upgrades to the Bassendean Oval precinct, alongside foreshore and park restoration works, an underground power project and station and rail works. Whether that mix suits you depends on whether you value riverside green space, a village shopping strip and solid rail links.

A typical house here costs $1,050,000, which works out to about 11.4 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, so buying sits well above local incomes. Rents are also a sizeable burden: a house rent of $750 a week would take about 42.3% of a typical household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $650 a week would take about 36.7%. If you're weighing renting versus buying, those rent shares and the price multiple are the most relevant figures to consider, and whether they feel expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months Bassendean has seen strong capital growth: median house values climbed 20.2% and median unit values rose 15.8%. For someone focused on capital gains, those value changes are the key figures to note.

Rents moved up more modestly, with house rents increasing 7.1% and unit rents increasing 8.3%, both solid rises. Put another way, value growth has outpaced rental growth for both dwelling types this year, while unit rents edged ahead of house rents. Which of those patterns matters to you will depend on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.