12 min drive to Victoria Street + 5 min transfer + 29 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2007/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
74%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
10.4%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.3
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Bicton
Full-time 29.2%Part-time 20.4%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 48.3%
Dwelling Types
Bicton
House 66.6%Semi-detached 27.7%Flat/Unit 5.1%Other 0.5%
Commute Mode
Bicton
Car 79.9%Transit 4.9%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.5%WFH 12.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
71.8%
England
8.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Africa
1.4%
India
0.6%
Language at Home
English only
91.0%
Italian
0.6%
Spanish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Arabic
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bicton
Is Bicton safe?
Bicton has a safety score of 43/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Property crime (break-ins, theft) is the main concern, while violent crime is relatively low. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Attadale (89/100), Palmyra (WA) (43/100), Melville (WA) (53/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bicton?
Median weekly rent in Bicton is $850/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Attadale ($950/wk), Palmyra (WA) ($810/wk), Melville (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bicton?
Bicton has a school rating of 86/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bicton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Bicton from Perth CBD?
Bicton is 25 minutes by car, or 59 minutes by public transport, or 46 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 Bicton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bicton is $1.8M, up 20.7% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $751K. For renters, median weekly rent is $850/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Attadale ($2.1M), Palmyra (WA) ($1.3M), Melville (WA) ($1.6M). (Data as of July 2026)
Bicton is a well-established riverside suburb prized for its natural beauty - Blackwall Reach's dramatic limestone cliffs, Bicton Baths, and the Point Walter foreshore draw walkers, swimmers and nature lovers year-round. Families seek it out for its quiet streets, good schools and proximity to Fremantle. Property prices reflect its desirability, with homes regularly exceeding $1.5 million, making it one of Perth's more exclusive addresses south of the river.
At $1.78M and rent of $850/week, the local housing market is 75% above the Perth metro median. Bicton sits a 25-minute drive from the CBD (59 min by transit), and most residents drive (66%). The safety score of 43/100 sits 9 points below the metro average of 52. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 86/100, among the highest in Perth. The suburb's median age of 45 and household income of $2,007/week sit near the broader average.
“The home we went to look at (3 x 2) in southern riverside suburb of Bicton sold for $1.36 million in May 2024 and now the real estate agent is asking from $1.6 million in May 2025. No improvements have been made to the house from 12 months ago.”— 131 upvotes in community discussion