Bicton (WA)

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According to data from the ABS and fresh address verification by Districts, the suburb of Bicton is home to approximately 7,602 individuals as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 641 people (9.2%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 6,961 residents. This trend is calculated from the local population estimate of 7,593, which Districts formulated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 12 validated new addresses registered post-Census. With these figures, the density of the area reaches 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing the location in the top quartile of all areas evaluated nationwide by Districts. The post-Census expansion rate of 9.2% in the suburb of Bicton lags the nation's average (9.3%) by only 0.1 percentage points, indicating solid growth characteristics. The main factor driving this population rise has been international migration, which accounted for roughly 68.0% of the overall population increases recently.

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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of qualification and strong representation in key public sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.0% according to statistical area data. As of March 2026, employed residents count 4,262, with unemployment sitting 2.2 percentage points lower than the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is slightly subdued, standing at 67.1% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. According to the Census, a modest 11.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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ATO records from the financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of Bicton registered a median income of $62,685 and an average income of $87,726. These numbers are high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023, local incomes are estimated at roughly $69,536 for the median and $97,314 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Bicton around the 71st percentile nationwide. The most common weekly earning band contains 24.9% of local residents (1,892 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where fall into this bracket. A significant cohort of of earners make over weekly, highlighting local purchasing power that benefits high-end retail. Housing costs consume of local incomes, and residents place in the th percentile for disposable funds, with a SEIFA income score in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in the suburb of Bicton consisted of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% multi-unit dwellings, apartments, or other structures, contrasting with the Perth metropolitan ratio of 77.8% detached houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Homeownership was high, with 43.2% of households owning their properties outright, while 33.7% had a mortgage and 23.1% rented their homes. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,383 was higher than the metropolitan median of $1,907, and the median weekly rent was $360 compared to the Perth average of $350. Nationally, the monthly mortgage burden in the suburb of Bicton is higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while weekly rents are lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 67.1% of households in the suburb of Bicton, consisting of couples with children (30.2%), couples without children (27.9%), and single parents (7.6%). The remaining 32.9% are non-family households, which are mostly individuals living alone (31.0%) along with group households (2.0%). The median household size is 2.3 individuals, which is smaller than the Perth metropolitan average of 2.6.

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Qualifications in the suburb of Bicton are significantly higher than regional and state levels, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.9% in WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 27.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and technical paths are also well represented, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (17.5%).

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A review of public transport shows 22 active bus stops situated within the suburb of Bicton. These stops are served by 6 unique routes, which facilitate 973 passenger journeys each week. Access is convenient, with residents living an average of 203 meters from their nearest stop. As the neighborhood is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the area; private cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 84%, while 7% use buses. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A minor 11.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.

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Data on health outcomes reveals excellent trends in the suburb of Bicton, with low rates of chronic conditions and mortality across all demographics. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 62% of the population (4,715 people) holding cover, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Bicton has above-average levels of diversity, with 25.2% of residents born outside Australia and 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.8% of the community, which is higher than the 45.0% average across Greater Perth.

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The median age of 45 in the suburb of Bicton is older than the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to the capital city, the area features a larger cohort of seniors aged 65 - 74 (12.0%) and fewer young adults aged 25 - 34 (9.4%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.0% to 8.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has shrunk from 14.0% to 12.9%. Looking toward 2041, demographic models project that the 75 to 84 age group will grow by 63% (an increase of 405 people), growing from to . Overall, residents aged and over will account for of total population growth. In contrast, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to shrink.

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Bicton currently has an estimated 319 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 234 children aged 0-2 and 155 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 0% by 2041 (to approximately 318 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 669. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.