Byford

Byford lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Byford's population is estimated at around 24,750 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 5,872 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,878 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 23,646 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 977 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,264 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Byford's growth rate of 31.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation. Byford is expected to increase by 11,501 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 41.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Byford was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Between FY17 and FY21, Byford had around 337 dwelling approvals annually, totalling approximately 1,686 homes. As of FY26, there have been 146 approvals recorded. Over the past five financial years (FY21 to FY25), an average of 3.2 people moved to Byford for each dwelling built. This high demand has led to price growth and increased buyer competition, with new dwellings developed at an average cost of $394,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

In FY26, there have been $23.1 million in commercial approvals, showing moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Byford has experienced elevated construction activity, with 23.0% more approvals per person over the five-year period. This level is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the area's property market. Recent development has been exclusively detached houses, maintaining Byford's suburban character and appealing to families seeking space.

With around 78 people moving to Byford for each dwelling approval, it exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Byford is projected to gain approximately 10,286 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Byford has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Byford Health Hub, Byford Central - Large Format Retail & Commercial Precinct, Grange Meadows Estate, Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Recreation Centre Expansion and Briggs Park Precinct Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Byford shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Byford's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.4%.

As of September 2025, 12,949 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation was higher at 77.8%. Only 5.8% worked from home, considering Covid-19 impacts. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Transport, postal & warehousing had a high employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs were lower at 4.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by resident vs working population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4% and labour force by 2.9%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Byford's mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.9% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, assuming constant population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Byford has a median taxpayer income of $61,194 and an average income of $74,208 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending June 2023. This is higher than the national average median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 for Greater Perth. As of September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $67,081 (median) and $81,347 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Byford cluster around the 71st percentile nationally for households, families, and individuals. The income distribution reveals that the majority of residents, 45.5% or 11,261 people, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is also prominent in the metropolitan region at 32.0%. High housing costs consume 17.8% of income in Byford, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 66th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Byford is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Byford's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Byford was at 14.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (70.2%) or rented (15.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,898, below Perth metro's average of $1,907. Weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Byford's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Byford features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 82.6% of all households, including 46.5% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 12.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.4%, with lone person households at 15.1% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Byford aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.5%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 34.5%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.7% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 97 active public transport stops in Byford. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 15 individual routes operating, collectively facilitating 1,915 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 297 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 88%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 5.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 273 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 19 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Byford are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Health indicators suggest below-average outcomes in Byford based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions among the general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~14,023 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.4 and 8.0% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 8.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,153 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Byford was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Byford's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home as of the latest data. Born overseas, 28.7% of Byford residents were recorded in the same period. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 37.6%.

The 'Other' religious category comprised 3.2%, higher than Greater Perth's 1.4%. In terms of ancestry, English parents accounted for 31.3%, Australian for 27.0%, both notably higher than regional averages. 'Other' ancestry made up 10.1% of Byford residents. Notably, Dutch (2.6%), New Zealand (1.3%), and South African (1.3%) ethnic groups were overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's figures of 1.5%, 0.8%, and 1.0% respectively.

Byford hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Byford's median age in 2021 was 31 years, which is notably lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Byford had a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (7.4%). This 5-14 age group was well above the national average of 12.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.9% to 13.0% of Byford's population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 18.3% to 15.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 10.7% to 8.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Byford's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 age cohort projected to expand considerably, growing by 1,824 people (70%) from 2,623 to 4,448.