Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Byford
Byford at a glance
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
18.9k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Byford.
Byford (6122) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia.
Byford has roughly 18,878 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Byford scores 30/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Byford's population at 18,878, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18,878
Median age
31
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
18,878
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
30
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Byford.
Local schools for Byford
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Government School Catchment
Byford Primary School
Byford Secondary College
Marri Grove Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Byford.
- What is the Byford postcode?
- Byford is in the 6122 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- What is the average rent in Byford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Byford?
- There are 20 schools serving Byford on this page, including Byford Primary School, Byford John Calvin School, Byford Secondary College.
- How walkable is Byford?
- Byford has a Walk Score of 30 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Byford?
- Byford is close to Darling Downs, Wungong, Cardup, Karrakup, Hilbert.
- What is the population of Byford?
- Byford has approximately 18,878 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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