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WA · Serpentine-Jarrahdale Council
Byford, 6122
Est. population · Jun 2025
25,177
Growth (1 yr)
+5.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+31.8%
Median age
31
Median income
$2,059/wk
Employment rate
69.6%
Languages at home
15.6%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Afrikaans, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Byford is a practical established suburb in Serpentine-Jarrahdale Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The community skews younger, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trains cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Reported crime has been falling recently.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Byford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$675/wk
Population (ERP)
25,177
+5.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#12
among Metro Perth · Growth area
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
96th
percentile in WA
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
34th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 62.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Western Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 809th in Australia
- State rank
- 63rd in WA
- Peer rank
- #12 among Metro Perth · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #48 among Metro Perth suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- $675
- Rental bonds lodged (wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv)
- 1,275
Median weekly rent from WA rental bond lodgements. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- WA rental bond lodgements — Department of Communities (WA) · wa-rental-bond/Monthly Bond Lodgement Summary (CSV)-(01-12-2025-31-12-2025).csv · Updated · Monthly bond summaries
Population
Estimated resident population
25,177(June 2025)
+5.6% annual · +31.8% over 5 years · 96th percentile in WA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +5.6%
- 5-year growth
- +31.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +1,331
- Change in 5 years
- +6,067
- Growth rank in WA
- 96th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~37,950), extrapolated at +8.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 18,878
- Median age
- 31
- Median household income / week
- $2,059
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 400 of 6,383
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,898
- Employment rate
- 69.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5,907 / 68 / 5
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 13,351
- Against the person
- 3,987
- Against property
- 7,164
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 530.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -16.5%
Most common offence types
- Assault (Family)1696
- Breach Of Violence Restraint Order888
- Drug Offences1312
- Property Damage1396
- Stealing3737
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- WA Police district crime statistics — Western Australia Police Force · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Quarterly timeseries XLSX; district-level aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 971
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 34th
School list
- Byford Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 971 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 1,419 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Salvado Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 867 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Byford John Calvin SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 208 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Beenyup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 961 · 29th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 340 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Byford Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969 · 33th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 426 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Marri Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963 · 30th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 545 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Woodland Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 993 · 44th percentile · LBOTE 30% · 781 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Byford Community KindergartenPark Roadkindergarten
- Great Beginnings ByfordLarsen Roadchildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
96 public transport stops in this suburb
- South Western Hwy After Clara St
- South Western Hwy After Larsen Rd
- South Western Hwy Before Evans Wy
- South Western Hwy Before Stanley Rd
- South Western Hwy Before Thomas Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
114 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 2 cafes · 2 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 6 fast food · 5 playgrounds · 2 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 48 parks mapped in suburb, 5 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 96 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 94/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.11
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.64
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.54
Food & drink(12)
- Four Seasons PatisserieCafe
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- Chicken TreatFast food
801 South Western Highway, Byford
- Fast food (4)
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- Byford TavernPub
- Kiln Ale HousePub
- Restaurant
- Strand Lakeside CafeRestaurant
Shopping(5)
- ColesSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(2)
- Childcare
- Great Beginnings ByfordChildcare
38 Larsen Road, Byford
Health & services(5)
- Revive Podiatry ByfordMedical clinic
Unit Byford Market Place 30 Abernethy Road
- Pharmacy (2)
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Byford VetVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Percy Park Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (4)
- Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation CentreSports centre
- Sports centre
- Sports field
Transport(51)
49 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(16)
- Alcohol (2)
- BWSAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- ANZATM
- BendigoBank
- Bbq
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking (17)
- Car wash
- Anomalie ClothingClothes
810 South Western Highway, Byford
- Ampol FoodaryPetrol station
- Petrol station
- UnitedPetrol station
801 South Western Highway, Byford
- Australia PostPost office
- Public toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Albizia ReservePark
- Bill Hicks ReservePark
- Hidden Tree ParkPark
- John Crescent ParkPark
- San Simeon ParkPark
- Sunrays ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 56
- Parks (OSM)
- 48
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Armadale Kelmscott District Memorial Hospital (10.2 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- PharmacyPharmacy
- PharmacyPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Revive Podiatry ByfordAbernethy RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 623
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 24.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 51 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 198 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 212 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Burt
- Member of Parliament
- Matt KEOGH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 119,997
- Turnout (2025)
- 86.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.3%Labor 65.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.8 km away).
Coalition 43.5%Labor 56.5%
9.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Byford (Burt)Labor 56.2% · Coalition 43.8% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Byford North (Burt)Labor 57.1% · Coalition 42.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Byford WestLabor 57.0% · Coalition 43.0% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- BrookdaleLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
- Armadale SouthLabor 58.3% · Coalition 41.7% TPP (2025)7.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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