Question 1

Is Bicton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bicton is a riverside suburb on the southern bank of the Swan River, with a long foreshore, parkland and the sand spit at Point Walter that draws walkers and picnickers. It has an established residential feel, mature trees and a mix of original postwar cottages, renovated family homes and contemporary riverside houses, a mix that appeals to families, professionals and downsizers who value outdoor life. The suburb is home to 6,961 people, the median age is 45, families make up the bulk of households and just over three in four dwellings are owner-occupied.

Local life centres on the riverfront reserves, a village-style shopping strip with cafes and services, and popular swimming spots such as the Bicton Baths. Canning Highway gives straightforward road links and regular buses connect to Fremantle and the wider metropolitan area. The council has carried out foreshore and baths upgrades — new stairs, refurbished changerooms with accessible facilities, revetment repairs and a beach enclosure at the jetty — and further foreshore works and investigations are under way. A state-funded refurbishment of Bicton Primary School hall is planned, and the Melville District Activity Centre plan guides future change in parts of the suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bicton?

Accepted Answer

At a median house price of $2,100,000, buying in Bicton works out to about 20.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which places buying well above what local households earned then. Rents run to $870 a week for houses and $650 a week for units; against a Census household income of $2,007 a week, house rent would take about 43.3% of a typical local household's weekly income, a large share, while unit rent would take about 32.4%, a sizeable share. On these figures, renting looks less stretched than buying, but whether that feels 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.

Question 3

Is Bicton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House prices in Bicton rose sharply over the past 12 months, with median house values up 37.0% — a strong rise. House rents also increased, up 10.1% over the year, which is a strong gain, so on the houses side capital growth has outpaced rental income over the period.

On the units side, median values climbed 16.0% (a strong rise) while unit rents moved up 3.5% (a modest rise). Overall, houses recorded larger increases than units on both value and rent growth. For someone weighing Bicton up as an investment, these figures show capital growth was the dominant movement this year and rental income grew more modestly; whether that fits your objectives and strategy depends on your personal goals and circumstances.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$2.10M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	37.0%	16.0%
Sold Past 3 months	17	7
Median days on market Past 12 months	10	12
Average rent Past 12 months	$870	$650
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.1%	3.5%

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