Bayswater at a glance
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
15.3k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Bayswater.
The postcode for Bayswater is 6053 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Bayswater (6053) sits in the Bayswater region of Western Australia.
Bayswater has roughly 15,288 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bayswater scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bayswater's population at 15,288, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,288
Median age
39
Family households
67%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
15,288
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
62
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bayswater.
Local schools for Bayswater
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Government School Catchment
Durham Road School
Bayswater Primary School
Hillcrest Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bayswater.
- What is the Bayswater postcode?
- Bayswater is in the 6053 postcode, in WA, in the City of Bayswater region.
- Where is Bayswater?
- Bayswater is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6053. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Bayswater region.
- What is the average rent in Bayswater?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Bayswater?
- There are 20 schools serving Bayswater on this page, including Durham Road School, Bayswater Primary School, St Columba's School.
- How walkable is Bayswater?
- Bayswater has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bayswater?
- Bayswater is close to Embleton, Bassendean Dc, Ashfield, Ascot, Bassendean.
- What is the population of Bayswater?
- The population of Bayswater is approximately 15,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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