Sign In Register

Byford, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Byford is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 18,878. Elevation: 210 ft (64 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,878 Population 2,224/sq mi density
210 ft Elevation 64 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$32,009 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$32,009 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

Discover Byford, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Byford

Byford

Byford is a suburb on the south-eastern edge of Perth, Western Australia, within the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale. The town has its origins in a township that was gazetted under the name "Beenup" in 1906. In 1920, the name of the township was changed to Byford.

People

Population18,878
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,224/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,009
Per Capita$32,009
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership84.4%
Housing Units7,551

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Population18,878
Population Density2,224 / sq mi
Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Coordinates-32.2210°, 116.0090°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,009
Median Age31.0 years

About Byford

Byford is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 18,878. The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet (64 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Byford has a population of 18,878 with a density of 2,224 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

18,878
Total Population
2,224
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
8.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Byford vs Australia Average

The median household income in Byford is $32,009, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,009 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $616, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,793 business establishments.

Income: Byford vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$32,009
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,009
Avg Weekly Wage$616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)1,793

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Byford is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 7,551 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.4%
Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units7,551

Property Tax

Climate in Byford

Byford has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (24.4°C), the coldest is Jul (12.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 796 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.4° 16.5
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 17.1° / 31.7° 19.1
Mar 22.6°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.6° 20.4
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 25.8° 38.4
May 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 22° 95.2
Jun 13.6°C / 56°F 7.9° / 19.2° 149.4
Jul 12.5°C / 55°F 6.9° / 18.1° 159.2
Aug 13°C / 55°F 7.3° / 18.8° 126.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 8.2° / 20.1° 89.7
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 9.8° / 23.1° 43.9
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 12.8° / 26.6° 28.7
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 15° / 29.3° 9.1
Byford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation210 ft (64 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density2,224/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2210°N, 116.0090°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 111 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 146 km
Jan 24, 2022 29 km NE of Narrogin, Australia M4.2 148 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 140 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 117 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 126 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 116 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 127 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 127 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 138 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 65 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 127 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 117 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 86 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 104 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 116 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 102 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 111 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 72 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 7.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 53°F (11°C) 6.6 in Coldest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Byford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in August to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.6").

View full weather details →

Schools in Byford

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marri Grove Primary School
Salvado Catholic College
Byford John Calvin School
Woodland Grove Primary School
Byford Primary School
Byford Secondary College
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Byford

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth MP3 320 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Byford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Machinery Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
Old Post Office Museum
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Whittnish Cottage
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Byford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Byford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Kalamunda Artisan Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Stock Road Market

Restaurants in Byford

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strand Lakeside Cafe

Cafes in Byford

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dôme
Four Seasons Patisserie
The Coffee Club

Zoos in Byford

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cohunu Koala Park

Veterinaries in Byford

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byford Vet

Train Stations in Byford

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byford Station

Gas Stations in Byford

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Foodary
AU #1416522929
AU #1996942908
United

Banks in Byford

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo

Shopping Malls in Byford

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byford Market Place
Byford Village

Stadiums & Teams in Byford

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Byford

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Between Lakes Private AirstripSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Dwellingup AirstripSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Lake Clifton AirstripSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
MidwaySmall Airport
Murray FieldSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
Pinjarra North AirstripSmall Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving AirstripSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
Wheeler DromeSmall Airport
Wheeler FieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Byford

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bentley Child Health Centre
Cannington Medical Centre
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Leeming Medical Centre
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City
Southern Clinic
Youth Lab Claremont

Churches & Religious Organizations in Byford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Free Reformed Church Of Byford

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Byford.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Byford

What is the population of Byford?

Byford has a population of 18,878 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,224 people per square mile, spread across 8.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Byford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,009, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Byford?

Byford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Byford?

Byford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $616. There are 1,793 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Byford?

The median home value in Byford is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 84.4%.

Nearby Cities

Compare Byford with another city: