Bushmead, originally part of Hazelmere, is located in the City of Swan 16 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Situated in Noongar traditional Aboriginal country, Bushmead is Perth’s newest and most natural suburb set amongst 273 hectares of natural bushland, parks and recreational reserves. Bushmead is the perfect place to call home for those longing for a tree change with all of life’s modern conveniences nearby.
The development at Bushmead has an environmentally sustainable focus and is designed to conserve the surrounding flora and fauna. It is one of a few developments in WA to have been certified under all six areas of the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s (UDIA) EnviroDevelopment program.
Two thirds of Bushmead will be reserved as Conservation Bushland to protect and enhance the natural habitat. The remaining third, will comprise a selection of approximately 900 bush front blocks each carefully designed to reduce energy and water use. Over 2,000 residents are expected to reside in Bushmead in the next ten years.
If you love the peace and tranquillity of the Australian bush, you’ll love living in the environmentally sustainable community of Bushmead, surrounded by native flora, parks, walking trails and the tranquillity of nature.
Nature aside, Bushmead is conveniently close to many surrounding amenities in the neighbouring suburbs of Midland, Helena Valley and Guildford – all within a 5-to-10-minute drive. You’ll be spoilt for choice with each destination offering a choice of shopping centres, restaurants, cafés, entertainment options, recreational facilities, medical services and more.
Whether you’re doing your weekly grocery shop or looking to update your wardrobe, shopping is never a problem for those living in Bushmead. There are three shopping centres in Midland, including the newly refurbished Midland Gate Shopping Centre. James Street in Guildford is packed with vintage and second-hand stores, specialty stores, artisans, gift shops and galleries, whilst Helena Valley IGA has some great local produce.
If you’re looking for more excitement and action, then the bustling city hub of Midland has plenty of lifestyle and recreational opportunities. There’s an indoor leisure centre, speed dome, sports complex, skate park, and the Midland Arts Centre.
If hiking and adventure is your calling, then you’ll find some of Perth’s best hiking trails tucked away in Helena Valley. For some relaxing family time, you can enjoy a lovely picnic or BBQ along the Helena River Valley with great local produce from the nearby Swan Valley. Or for something a bit different, why not join the Bushmead Park Run Club, birdwatching group, or neighbourhood wildflower walking group.
School options in Bushmead are diverse with options from kindergarten to TAFE and university. There are plenty of primary schools located within a 5-to-10-minute drive in Helena Valley, Koongamia, High Wycombe, Midvale, Greenmount and Maida Vale. For high schools, there is Kalamunda Senior High School, Swan View High School, Guildford Grammar School and La Salle College – all within a 10-minute drive.
The population of Bushmead was 677 as of the 2021 census. Annual growth of the suburb is sitting at 4.2%. Based on settled sales as of 3 August 2022, the median land price in the suburb is $355,000 (reiwa.com.au).
If Bushmead sounds like your cup of tea, why not make the next step? Contact our Sales & Design Team so we can get you started with a house and land package or custom build.
