Bicton
Bicton is a beautiful residential suburb bordering the Swan River and located only 10 kilometres from Perth CBD. The suburb of Bicton was established in the 1830’s surrounding a large vineyard and is now one of the most affluent suburbs south of the river. Much of Bicton is situated on limestone base-rock and around a third of the suburb of Bicton is composed of Class-A reserve at Point Walter.
Bicton is a fantastic family orientated suburb with several playgrounds, bicycle and walking paths along the shores of the Swan River. Water sports are central to the suburb in which Bicton Pool is the base for both The Melville Water Polo Club and the Bicton Swimming Club. There are also several beaches located in the suburb including Bicton Baths and Point Walter. Bicton Primary School is the state-run primary school and is located within the catchment area of Melville Senior High School.
Education
Bicton Primary School
Catchment area of Melville Senior High School
Parks & Recreation
Bicton Quarantine Park
Fred Jones Reserve
Harry Grose Reserve
John Dickinson Reserve
Rod Campbell Park
Point Walter Golf Course
Point Walter Tennis Courts
Water sports
Bicton Baths
Blackwall Reach
Point Walter
Melville Water Polo Club
Bicton Swimming Club
Bicton Pool
Churches
St. Christophers Anglican Church
Bicton Presbyterian Church
Bicton Uniting Church (located in the neighbouring suburb of Palmyra)
Eating & Drinking
The Leopold Hotel
Little Stove
Kava Cafe
Mikado Japanese
Burgers with attitude
Posh Pizza
Walters River Cafe
Revive Cafe
Shopping
Melville Plaza
Fresh Provisions
Bicton Cellars
Rebecca Oates Hairdressing Salon