Baynton (WA)

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Demographic statistics compiled by Districts, drawing from ABS releases and newly confirmed locations in the suburb of Baynton (WA), indicate the community size has reached approximately 5,202 residents as of May 2026. Compared to the 4,496 citizens documented during the 2021 Census, this represents a gain of 706 people (15.7%). This current figure of 5,202 was calculated by evaluating the ABS June 2025 regional population datasets alongside 57 new addresses verified since the census. The local density stands at 1,948 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds typical figures across the country. The 15.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census paced ahead of the national benchmark (9.3%) and the Rest of WA, placing the locality among regional expansion frontrunners. Natural increase was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 64.0% of the population growth in recent times.

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Baynton boasts a capable labor pool where key service industries hold strong representation, an unemployment figure of 1.7%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.4% during the previous year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,965 residents are employed while the unemployment rate sits at 1.8% below Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, and workforce participation exceeds standard levels at 82.0% compared to Regional WA's 65.6%. Census data indicates that only 3.1% of residents were working from home, although the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year places local incomes in the top percentile nationwide. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $92,075 and an average of $108,444, compared to Regional WA figures of $59,973 and $74,392. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to a median of $102,139 and an average of $120,297 as of March 2026. According to census findings, household, family, and individual earnings all place in the 99th to 99th percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket contains 38.7% of residents (2,013 people) earning weekly incomes of $4000+, whereas the dominant regional bracket is $1,500 - 2,999 at . High earners represent a major segment, with earning more than per week. After housing expenses, households retain of their earnings, and the local SEIFA ranking for income sits in the th decile.

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The census recorded that residential properties consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% alternative dwellings like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional WA percentages of 88.5% and 11.6% respectively. Home ownership rates were quite low at 4.3% compared to Regional WA, with the rest of the market split between mortgaged properties (26.9%) and rental accommodation (68.8%). Typical monthly mortgage costs of $2,200 were well above the regional average of $1,560, while typical weekly rent was $315 compared to $265 across Regional WA. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rent values are below the countrywide benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 78.6% of households, consisting of couples with children at 49.7%, couples without children at 21.8%, and single parents at 6.5%. The remaining 21.4% are non-family households, with single-person households at 18.2% and group houses at 3.6%. The typical household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional WA average of 2.5.

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The academic profile of this community is distinct, with university degrees held by 25.3% of residents aged 15+, compared to 17.6% across the Rest of WA and 19.8% in the SA3 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 17.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational training is also prominent, with 47.8% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificate qualifications (36.2%).

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Public transit options include 2 stops serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 2 routes that provide a total of 20 weekly passenger services. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 518 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute elsewhere, and private vehicles are the main transport mode at 93%. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low 3.1% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators across the community are strong, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality reported among both younger and older cohorts, and private health coverage is remarkably high at roughly 70% of residents (3,654 people). This contrasts with coverage rates of 56.4% in Regional WA and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity is higher than average, with 21.0% of the population born outside Australia and 12.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the largest religious group, representing 39.3% of the community. Judaism is notably overrepresented at 0.2% compared to the regional average of 0.0%.

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The median age of 31 years makes the population much younger than the Regional WA average of 40 and the Australian average of 38. There is a high concentration of residents aged 35 - 44 (21.6%) and very few aged 65 - 74 (1.4%). The proportion of 35 - 44 year-olds is well above the national level of 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, this cohort has grown from 20.6% to 21.6%, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 21.2% to 20.0%. Projections to 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by , adding residents to reach while declines are expected among residents aged to and to .

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Baynton currently has an estimated 483 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 267 children aged 0-2 and 178 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 18% by 2041 (to approximately 570 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 658. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 15.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.