Byford at a glance
Median house
$630,000
Median unit
$308,880
Walk score
30
Car dependent
Population
18.9k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Byford.
The postcode for Byford is 6122 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Byford is $630,000.
Byford (6122) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia. The median house here is $630,000, in line with the Western Australia median of around $720K.
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
Houses change hands at $630,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Western Australia median. Units come in around $308,880, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are in line with the Western Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$630,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$630,000
$308,880
18,878
Median age: 31
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.14% (median rent $380/wk against a $630,000 price tag). Units yield 6.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.14%
Based on $630,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.40%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
30
0
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Byford?
- The median house price in Byford, WA 6122 is $630,000. The median unit price is $308,880.
- What is the Byford postcode?
- Byford is in the 6122 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- Where is Byford?
- Byford is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6122. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Byford is approximately 18,878 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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