Bayswater
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bayswater, WA 6053.
About Bayswater
Welcome to Bayswater
Bayswater sits on the northern bank of the Swan River, about six kilometres north-east of the Perth CBD, wedged between Maylands, Inglewood, Ashfield, Ascot and Redcliffe. It's long been one of Perth's better-kept secrets — a train-line suburb with easy river access, a growing café strip and a housing stock that ranges from original 1920s bungalows to sleek new townhouses.
With a population of just over 15,000 and a median age of 39, Bayswater attracts a mix of young families, professionals commuting into the city, and longer-term residents who've watched the area steadily gentrify. It suits buyers who want inner-city convenience without inner-city prices, and who don't mind a suburb still finding its final shape.
Lifestyle & dining
Bayswater's commercial heart has changed noticeably in recent years, with King William Street and the area around the town centre building a reputation for good coffee, casual dining and a handful of long-running pubs. The suburb's proximity to Maylands and Inglewood means residents can easily borrow from those strips too, giving Bayswater locals a wider spread of café culture, bars and restaurants than the suburb's own boundaries might suggest.
The Swan River foreshore is a major drawcard, offering walking and cycling paths, river views and a slower pace than the bustle of the city just a few train stops away. It's the kind of suburb where a Saturday might involve a river walk, a local coffee run and a browse of nearby Maylands rather than a drive into town.
Getting around
Bayswater train station, on the Midland line, is one of the suburb's biggest practical assets, putting the CBD within easy reach and making the area popular with commuters who want to avoid daily driving. Bus routes supplement the rail line, connecting residents to neighbouring Morley, Maylands and Inglewood, while Tonkin Highway and Guildford Road provide straightforward car access to the airport, the city and Perth's eastern suburbs.
For cyclists and walkers, the river foreshore paths link Bayswater to Ascot and Maylands, while the suburb's relatively flat, grid-like streets make it easy to get around locally on foot or by bike.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Bayswater Primary School, Durham Road School and Hillcrest Primary School all in the immediate area, alongside the Catholic option of St Columba's School. The presence of several primary schools within a small radius is one reason the suburb continues to appeal to young families, alongside its relative affordability compared with river-front suburbs closer to the city.
Older students typically head to high schools in neighbouring suburbs, and the mix of established family homes and newer townhouse developments means the local school-age population is likely to keep growing as more young households move in.
Housing & architecture
Bayswater's housing stock reflects its long development history, with California bungalows and post-war brick homes sitting alongside more recent infill development. Current listings show houses still dominate the market at 72%, with townhouses making up 13%, vacant land 9% and apartments or units 6% — a mix that points to a suburb where established houses remain the norm but medium-density development is steadily filling gaps.
This variety gives buyers genuine choice, from character renovator projects on traditional blocks to newer, lower-maintenance townhouses aimed at downsizers and first-home buyers priced out of the immediate riverside suburbs.
The property market
Bayswater's property market has been on a strong run, with house prices climbing 20.8% recently to a median of $1.10 million. Units and apartments remain considerably more accessible, with a median of $570,000, while renters can expect to pay around $750 a week for a typical property in the area.
That gap between house and unit prices, combined with the suburb's diverse dwelling mix, makes Bayswater a suburb of options — those chasing land and a house on it are competing in a market that's appreciated sharply, while unit buyers and renters still find comparatively good value this close to the river and the city.
Market snapshot
Bayswater property market
Median sale price
$1.10m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$750
per week
Gross rental yield
3.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$780k
Median
$1.10m
Premium
$1.55m
Days on market
11
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
137
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +14.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bayswater by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bayswater, WA 6053.
Population
15,288
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$2,037
median, per week
Median rent
$350
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bayswater
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Bayswater
$855k
44 Grand Promenade
Sold ~July 2026
$1.76m
132 Garratt Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
17 Horley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$985k
15E Drynan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.57m
78A Roberts Street
Sold ~July 2026
$435k
Lot 2 / 14 Newton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
31 Hackbridge Way
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
84 Drake Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bayswater suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bayswater?
The median house price in Bayswater, WA is $1.10m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 20.8%.
How much is rent in Bayswater?
The median weekly rent in Bayswater is around $750 per week.
Is Bayswater a good place to live?
Bayswater is a riverside suburb 6 kilometres (4 mi) north-east of the central business district (CBD) of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Bayswater is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 15,288 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bayswater?
Bayswater has a population of 15,288 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Bayswater?
There are 4 schools in or near Bayswater, including Durham Road School, Bayswater Primary School and Hillcrest Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bayswater?
Properties in Bayswater take around 11 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Bayswater?
Entry-level properties in Bayswater start around $780k, while premium homes reach $1.55m.
What suburbs are near Bayswater?
Suburbs near Bayswater include Ascot, Ashfield, Redcliffe, Inglewood and Maylands.
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