Welcome to the Town of Bassendean!
Whether you are a new resident, new tenant or have been living in Ashfield, Bassendean or Eden Hill for a while, we have compiled some helpful information to help you enjoy our neighbourhood.
Ngalak kaadtitj nidja Boodja
baal Whadjuk Noongar Boodja
Ngalak nyininy.
We-together know this land.
It Whadjuk Noongar land.
We together sitting.
In the language of the first people of this land we say that we know we are gathered together here on the land of the Whadjuk Noongar people. Always was, always will be.
A note from the Mayor, Cr Kath Hamilton
On behalf of the Town of Bassendean Council, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our community. We hope that your experience of living here is a really positive one.
There’s plenty to love about the Town of Bassendean: we have a wonderful sense of community; a relaxed and quiet ‘village’ feel that embraces and celebrates our rich history and heritage. We have ample public transport options and are only a stone’s throw from the city and major tourist destinations. Our natural environment is spectacular with a wonderful community connection to the river environment and all it has to offer.
We also know that our Town’s unique sense of community, a connection we all feel and enjoy, matters. It matters to the people who live and work here and it matters to us [Council] too. It’s a big part of what makes our town special: it’s what sets us apart and attracts other like-minded people to our growing community.
We are fortunate to have many shared open spaces along the Swan River to explore and have been planting more than 1000 trees each winter to 'green up' our Town. The Town has been an early adopter of the FOGO (three bin) system and we are committed to minimising the amount of rubbish going to landfill.
The Town hosts various community events throughout the year that you are welcome to participate in. These include the Community Cinemas, leisure courses and planting days, just to name a few. There are also numerous clubs and active community groups you may wish to join. Our Volunteers’ Centre can help you connect with these groups or alternatively, you may wish to peruse our Community Directory. The Bassendean Memorial Library offers more than just a good read, you can access free internet, visit our local studies and research room, or use the dedicated areas for quiet reading.
Should you require friendly assistance or information on the Town’s services, or if you wish to provide any feedback, you can contact Town staff by:
- Calling on 08 9377 8000.
- Visiting the Customer Service Centre at 35 Old Perth Road between 9am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
- Emailing [email protected].
- Visiting the website.
We look forward to having you as part of to our community.
Cr Kath Hamilton
Mayor
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Events calendar
Take a look at our calendar to explore the events and community gatherings in the area.
Do you prefer hard copies?
To reduce our environmental impact, the Town is reducing the amount of paper we use wherever we can.
If you prefer communications in hard copy, visit the Bassendean Library to print the documents you need. Contact our Customer Service Centre if you need specific information.