Shire of Mundaring
Dayton
Dayton at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
5,507
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Dayton.
Dayton (6055) sits in the Mundaring region of Western Australia.
Dayton has roughly 5,507 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dayton scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dayton's population at 5,507, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,507
Median age
30
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
5,507
Median age: 30
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dayton.
Local schools for Dayton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dayton Primary School
Caversham Valley Primary School
Caversham 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 Dayton.
- What is the Dayton postcode?
- Dayton is in the 6055 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Mundaring region.
- What is the average rent in Dayton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Dayton?
- There are 20 schools serving Dayton on this page, including Dayton Primary School, Emmaus Catholic Primary School, Caversham Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Dayton?
- Dayton has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Dayton?
- Dayton is close to West Swan, Bennett Springs, Caversham, Brabham, Beechboro.
- What is the population of Dayton?
- Dayton has approximately 5,507 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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