Byford (WA)

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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside address validations conducted by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Byford has an estimated population of 25,386 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 6,508 residents (34.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 18,878 people. The projection builds upon a baseline of 25,051 residents calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 1,115 new validated addresses added since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Byford registers a density of 1,296 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across areas monitored nationally by Districts. Its 34.5% expansion since the 2021 Census placed it well ahead of the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state average, cementing its position as a regional growth hotspot. This upward trajectory was largely fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 64.0% of the population increase, though natural increase and overseas migration also made positive contributions.

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The suburb of Byford features a diverse labor pool consisting of both blue-collar and white-collar workers, with a notable concentration in industrial and manufacturing fields. The local unemployment rate stands at a low 3.8%, supported by an annual job growth rate of 1.2%, based on Districts' regional data aggregation. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 13,149, holding the unemployment rate 0.4% below the Greater Perth average of 4.2%. Participation in the labor force is solid, tracking at 74.4% compared to 70.2% for the wider metropolitan area. Census records indicate that a modest 5.8% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions during pandemic lockdowns.

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Taxpayer statistics from the ATO's financial year 2023 postcode data reveal a median income of $61,194 and an average income of $74,208 for the suburb of Byford. These figures exceed national benchmarks, contrasting with a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $67,883 for the median and $82,319 for the average. Census data places overall household, family, and individual earnings around the 71st percentile nationally. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 45.5% of residents (11,550 people), which compares to 32.0% for the broader capital city. Accommodation costs consume of income, yet robust wages keep disposable earnings at the th percentile, and the SEIFA index for income ranks the area in the th decile.

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The housing stock in the suburb of Byford at the time of the last Census was dominated by separate houses, which made up 98.8% of homes, leaving other options like apartments and townhouses to account for 1.2%. This differs from the Perth metro area, where detached houses comprise 77.8% and alternative formats make up 22.1%. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Byford was lower than the metropolitan average at 14.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 70.2% and rental properties accounting for 15.7%. Monthly mortgage commitments in the area averaged $1,898, below the Perth metro benchmark of $1,907, while weekly rents averaged $380, above the metropolitan average of $350. By comparison, local mortgage costs exceed the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 82.6%, consisting of couples with children at 46.5%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parents at 12.8%. Single-person households account for 15.1% of the community, while group houses represent 2.2%, bringing the total share of non-family households to 17.4%. The typical household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Attainment levels present key development areas, as university graduation rates stand at 15.1%, which is lower than the national figure of 30.4%. Among those holding degrees, bachelor level qualifications are most common at 10.7%, followed by post-graduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and practical training are highly prevalent, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 34.5%.

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Public transit networks include 97 active stops within the suburb of Byford, incorporating both rail and bus connections. These stops are served by 15 separate routes, providing a total of 1,915 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated as good, with residents living an average of 297 meters from their nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, many commuters travel outward, and private cars remain the primary transport mode for 88% of workers. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per household, exceeding the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that a low 5.8% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Local health metrics compiled by Districts indicate lower overall outcomes, based on mortality data and chronic illness rates. While overall condition rates are relatively standard, they track above the national average for older age groups, and private health insurance membership is very high at roughly 57% of the community (~14,383 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Byford displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most compared markets, with 15.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 28.7% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 37.6% of the population. The most prominent statistical variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 3.2% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Byford is 31 years, placing it below the Greater Perth average of 37 and the national median of 38. Compared to the capital city, the suburb of Byford has a larger proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (18.3% versus the national average of 12.0%) and a smaller share of seniors aged 65 - 74 (5.2%). Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.9% to 13.0% of the population. Conversely, toddlers aged 0 to 4 have decreased from 10.7% to 8.4%, and young adults aged 25 to 34 have fallen from to . Demographic modeling suggests that by the age distribution will shift, with the to cohort projected to grow by people (), moving from to .

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Byford currently has an estimated 2,132 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,238 children aged 0-2 and 827 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 25% by 2041 (to approximately 2,661 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 3,663. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.4 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.