Suburb Property Profile: Bellevue, WA 6056
Located approximately 20–25km east of Perth's CBD, Bellevue sits within both the Shire of Mundaring and the City of Swan, in Perth's eastern suburbs. Established in the 1880s, the suburb's roots run deep, intertwined with its picturesque surroundings along the Helena River and neighbouring Swan Valley. Bellevue welcomes a genuine mix of families, retirees and first home buyers drawn to its slower pace without sacrificing easy access to Perth. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Bellevue sits at 1,514 according to the 2021 Census, broadly stable from 1,552 in 2016. The median age is 40, and the largest age group is 55–64, at around 15% of residents, with roughly 20% of the population under 20 and 16% aged 65 or older. Median household income sits at $1,313 per week, placing Bellevue in the more affordable range for metropolitan Perth.
Travel & Infrastructure
Bellevue benefits from its position adjacent to Midland, giving residents easy access to the Midland Line for rail connections into Perth's CBD, alongside Midland's public hospital services and broader commercial amenities.
Shopping
Bellevue residents have easy access to Midland Gate Shopping Centre nearby, giving the suburb genuine everyday shopping convenience despite its smaller, quieter footprint.
Schools & Recreation
Bellevue's mix of older brick homes and more recent developments sits within reach of Midland's wider school network, giving families and first home buyers practical education options close to home.
Local Amenities
Bellevue's proximity to the stunning Swan Valley — Western Australia's oldest wine region — is a genuine drawcard, alongside its position near the Helena River and John Forrest National Park for those wanting a bigger natural outing. The land area spans 97.14 square kilometres, dominated by freestanding houses (83.8%), giving the suburb a spacious, low-density character that appeals to those seeking a slower pace within a manageable commute of the city.
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