Bicton, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bicton WA is 6,961 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bicton is $990 per week ($51,480 per year). Median rent in Bicton is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Bicton has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Bicton has a population density of 2,238 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bicton is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bicton is $2,383.

Population
6,961
Census 2021
Median income
$990/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bicton vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bicton is $990 a week, 23% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 141st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 45, 4 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBictonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$990/wk$806/wk +23%$766/wk
Household income$2,007/wk$1,722/wk +17%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,383/mo$1,759/mo +35%$1,733/mo
Median age4541 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.9%18.6% −0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Bicton, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bicton Population

6,961 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bicton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$990/wk
$51,480 per year
Ranked 1,277 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,383/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bicton Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,007/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 17.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bicton against your income

About $8,697 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,647/wk
Rent share 17.9%

Bicton Schools

22
schools nearby
15
government
1112
avg ICSEA score
12,411
total students
Dalkeith Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 330 students
1183
ICSEA
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls Independent
Secondary · PP-12 · 1,075 students
1171
ICSEA
Richmond Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 461 students
1156
ICSEA
Cottesloe Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 351 students
1153
ICSEA
East Fremantle Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 409 students
1149
ICSEA
Mosman Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 403 students
1142
ICSEA
Iona Presentation College Catholic
Secondary · PP-12 · 1,265 students
1141
ICSEA
Attadale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1137
ICSEA
Santa Maria College Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,334 students
1133
ICSEA
Mel Maria Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 513 students
1131
ICSEA
John Curtin College Of The Arts Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,768 students
1129
ICSEA
Melville Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 670 students
1119
ICSEA
Our Lady of Fatima School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 156 students
1116
ICSEA
Bicton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 562 students
1113
ICSEA
Palmyra Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 536 students
1113
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Bicton, Western Australia: 32.0246°S, 115.7848°E

Bicton Schools (22)

People in Bicton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (3,312) Female 52.4% (3,650)

Population Density

2,238
people per km²
6,961 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,907
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
8.1%
New Zealand
1.9%
South Africa
1.4%
Scotland
1.3%
Italy
1.0%
United States of America
0.6%
India
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.6%
Spanish
0.7%
French
0.6%
German
0.5%
Mandarin
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%
Croatian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.6%
Australian
33.6%
Irish
13.7%
Scottish
12.7%
Italian
8.2%
German
3.8%
Croatian
2.2%
Dutch
2.1%
Chinese
1.7%
Welsh
1.3%
South African
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.5%
Catholic
28.8%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
5.4%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.4%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.9% 2,938
Separated
2.6% 155
Divorced
9.1% 533
Widowed
5.6% 330
Never married
32.7% 1,926

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.7%
Couple: no children
29.5%
Couple: no children under 15
21.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.9%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
15.4%
5 persons
5.3%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bicton

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,742 occupied private dwellings in Bicton at the 2021 Census, 22.1% were rented, 41.8% owned outright and 32.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.0% 81 dwellings
Owned outright
41.8% 1,146 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
32.6% 894 dwellings
Rented
22.1% 606 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
70.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
25.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.5%
2 bedrooms
19.7%
3 bedrooms
41.4%
4 bedrooms
29.9%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.4%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
20.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
36.0%
2 vehicles
40.1%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bicton

Employment

Employed full-time
36.7% 1,978 people
Employed part-time
25.6% 1,380 people
Unemployed
2.6% 140 people
Not in labour force
35.2% 1,896 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
19.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.4%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
3.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
5.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.3%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.5%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Bus
4.2%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Walked only
1.4%
Other
1.4%
Bicycle
1.2%
Train
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
74.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.1%
Certificate III/IV
21.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Postgraduate Degree
13.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.2%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.0%
Health
16.9%
Engineering
16.1%
Education
11.5%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.1%
Information Technology
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.5%
Secondary: Catholic
21.2%
Primary: Catholic
12.5%
Vocational Education
9.7%
Secondary: Government
8.7%
Pre-school
8.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
564
Asthma
216
Arthritis
213
Heart disease
190
Diabetes
121
Cancer
107
Lung condition
98
Stroke
66
Kidney disease
47
Dementia
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.7% 818
Did not provide
85.3% 4,750

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.9% 1,169
Not a volunteer
79.1% 4,419

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 11
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.6% 199
Never served
96.2% 5,381

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
14.1%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
33
1951: 1960
96
1961: 1970
232
1971: 1980
203
1981: 1990
278
1991: 2000
183
2001: 2010
311
2011: 2015
181
2016
16
2017
33
2018
29
2019
32
2020
18
2021
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
38.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,689
Moved from WA
585
Moved: same area (SA2)
165
Moved from overseas
65
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NT
4
Moved from ACT
3
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5: 14 hours
32.0%
15: 29 hours
13.8%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
10.9%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Bicton

The closest suburb to Bicton is Attadale, 1.8 km away.

Attadale
1.8 km away · income $1,066/wk · rent $425/wk
Mosman Park (WA)
2.1 km away · income $1,030/wk · rent $300/wk
East Fremantle
2.1 km away · income $1,075/wk · rent $420/wk
Palmyra (WA)
2.2 km away · income $991/wk · rent $350/wk
Melville (WA)
2.4 km away · income $991/wk · rent $420/wk
Alfred Cove
3.1 km away · income $993/wk · rent $430/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bicton

What is the population of Bicton WA?

The population of Bicton WA is 6,961 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,238 people per km². Bicton is ranked #1,068 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bicton?

The median personal income in Bicton WA is $990 per week, or $51,480 per year. The median household income is $2,007 per week. Family income is $2,907 per week. Bicton is ranked #1,277 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bicton?

Median rent in Bicton WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bicton ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bicton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bicton WA is $2,383. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bicton?

The median age in Bicton WA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bicton a good suburb to live in?

Bicton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 6,961. The median income is $990/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50119. All dollar figures in AUD.