THE DEALAn opportunity of this calibre is rarely available. Positioned directly on the Swan River in the heart of Bassendean, 181 West Road presents 2,674sqm of absolute riverfront land with the freedom to create a residence entirely tailored to its remarkable setting.With the river forming your front boundary, the lifestyle is immediate and unusually private. Step from your future home onto the water for a morning paddle, cast a line at sunset or simply enjoy the changing outlook across the Swan. The generous landholding provides an exceptional canvas for a substantial residence, while private driveway access allows you to full appreciate this landholding.The setting is peaceful and secluded, surrounded by established homes and leafy streetscapes, yet the best of Bassendean is remarkably close. Sandy Beach Reserve is within easy reach, offering parklands, sandy swimming areas and spaces for the local community to enjoy, while Old Perth Road provides a growing selection of cafes, markets and everyday amenities. Last Crumb Cake Co is just down the road, with the Bassendean Hotel, Bassendean Train Station and a selection of schools also close by. Perth Airport is only minutes away, while convenient public transport provides easy access towards the Perth CBD and surrounding areas.SEALS THE DEALFor those seeking to build a significant forever home, the combination of scale, privacy and absolute river frontage is difficult to replicate. For investors, it represents the opportunity to secure an exceptionally scarce parcel of Swan River land in an established inner-eastern suburb.
The size of Bassendean is approximately 7.4 square kilometres. There are 30 parks, covering nearly 13.6% of the total area. The population of Bassendean in 2016 was 10313 people. By 2021 the population was 10837 showing a population growth of 5.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Bassendean is 30-39 years. Households in Bassendean are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Bassendean work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 70.10% of the homes in Bassendean were owner-occupied compared with 68.80% in 2016.
Bassendean has 6,185 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Bassendean have seen a 84.78% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 107.64% increase. As at 30 September 2026:
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