Bassendean

The town of Bassendean is located 12 kilometres north east of Perth on the Swan River.

The area is 11 square kilometres in size and has a resident population of about 9000. In addition to housing, parks and recreational areas, light industry and commercial areas are also located nearby. The Tonkin Highway is located to the west where it runs north-south.

The town is home to the Western Australian Rail Transport Museum, which has a collection of Steam and Diesel Locomotives, most of which have been restored to operating condition. The West Australian Model Rail association is also housed within the complex. Visit the Railway Museum website.

Nearby schools
Anzac Terrace Primary School
Ashfield Primary School
Bassendean Primary School
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus
Cyril Jackson Support Centre
St Michael's School
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Nearby places
Lockridge Whiteman Park Guildford Bayswater Embleton
Eden Hill

Connections to the National Broadband Network are due to be available in Bassendean after December 2013. Learn more.

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Transport Museum, Bassendean. Photograph © jockswa. Courtesy Panoramio

Bassendean Markets

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