Baskerville, WA 6056 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Baskerville is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6056, home to 302 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kalamunda local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 20 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$353 /wk
Population302
Median age49
Area6.7 km²
To CBD20 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
302
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$2,089 /week
Median personal income
$782 /week
Median family income
$2,100 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Pearce
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$353 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,800
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Upper Swan Primary School Primary · Government
  • Herne Hill Primary School Primary · Government
  • Aveley Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Haddrill Rd Before Campersic Rd bus · 194 m
  • Haddrill Rd After Moore Rd bus · 388 m
  • Haddrill Rd Before Moore Rd bus · 746 m
  • Campersic Rd After Hardwick Rd bus · 849 m
  • Haddrill Rd Haddrill Rd bus · 1144 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 park or reserve

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 11.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 93.6% of the 187 resolvable premises in Baskerville. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 93.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.4%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Baskerville?

Baskerville (WA 6056) had 302 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Baskerville?

The median advertised rent in Baskerville is $353/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Baskerville?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Baskerville covering government sectors. Nearest include: Upper Swan Primary School (2.4 km), Herne Hill Primary School (4.3 km), Aveley Primary School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Baskerville?

Baskerville is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Baskerville?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Baskerville?

In Baskerville, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (11.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Baskerville?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Baskerville centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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