5 min drive to Meltham + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2037/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
69%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bayswater
Full-time 34.9%Part-time 18.4%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 44.2%
Dwelling Types
Bayswater
House 80.1%Semi-detached 16.0%Flat/Unit 3.8%
Commute Mode
Bayswater
Car 75.0%Transit 10.6%Bicycle 2.3%Walk 1.1%WFH 10.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
64.8%
England
6.4%
New Zealand
2.6%
India
2.4%
Vietnam
1.3%
Language at Home
English only
82.6%
Italian
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.8%
Mandarin
0.7%
Cantonese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bayswater
Is Bayswater safe?
Bayswater has a safety score of 42/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Embleton (37/100), Ashfield (WA) (23/100), Ascot (WA) (20/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bayswater?
Median weekly rent in Bayswater is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Embleton ($750/wk), Ashfield (WA) ($700/wk), Ascot (WA) ($798/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bayswater?
Bayswater has a school rating of 69/100 across 4 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Bayswater Primary School (Primary), St Columba's School (Primary), Hillcrest Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bayswater from Perth CBD?
Bayswater is 17 minutes by car, or 38 minutes by public transport, or 27 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bayswater affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bayswater is $1.2M, up 22.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $625K. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Embleton ($962K), Ashfield (WA) ($814K), Ascot (WA) ($1.3M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bayswater
🚆 Public Transport📈 Gentrifying
Bayswater is an inner-eastern suburb undergoing rapid transformation, anchored by its new Metronet station that serves as a junction for the Midland, Airport, and Ellenbrook lines. The demolition of the iconic low bridge became a genuine cultural event, complete with a LEGO set and farewell party. Cafes, a sourdough bakery, and a renovated hotel signal gentrification, while the Swan River foreshore offers pleasant walking paths. However, break-ins remain a concern, Galleria shopping centre languishes, and Guildford Road is widely regarded as one of Perth's worst arterial roads. Property investors see strong capital growth potential.
Median property values reach $1.23M and rent of $750/week, 20% above the Perth metro median. Commuters face a 17-minute drive to the CBD (38 min on public transport), where most residents drive (62%). The local safety score of 42/100 comes in 10 points below the metro mean of 52. Families have access to 4 schools with a rating of 69/100, well above average. Demographically, the median age sits at 39 and household income at $2,037/week.
“I have a friend who just got a 3 bedroom in bayswater for something starting with a 3, there's apartments still around the place starting with a 2.”— 133 upvotes in community discussion