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Byford
20 km²
Sitting on the edge of the city's reach, Byford is a rapidly growing hub for young families in Western Australia. The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged just 31 and children under 15 making up nearly 29% of the population. This youth is reflected in the local landscape, where large detached houses and big families are the norm. It is a place where many residents are new arrivals, contributing to a modern, evolving suburban character.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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Byford is a very young community, with a typical age of 31 and a percentage of children under 15 that is far above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 7.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.
While 68.6% of residents were born in Australia, 27.7% were born overseas, a figure that is about the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.
About 14.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English is the main language for 80.9% of the community.
A majority of residents (51.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.4%.
About 52.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.4% of the population, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,059, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than usual, with the typical resident earning $947 a week.
The community is generally healthy, with only 24.1% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Reflecting the high number of children in the area, 41.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, a figure far above the national average. However, only 12.4% of residents volunteer, which is well below the state figure.
First Nations residents are younger than average, with a typical age of 15. This group also sees higher outcomes than similar areas, with a Year 12 completion rate of 47.0% and an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is well below the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household and 68.2% of families consisting of couples with children. Conversely, only 15.1% of people live alone, which is far below the national figure.
The area is dominated by detached houses (98.7%), and 96.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, though only 14.0% own their home outright, far below the national average.
Most people rely on cars, with 68.1% driving to work and 71.7% of homes having two or more vehicles. While there are many public transport stops, only 2.4% of people use them to commute.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.4% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.6% of the population, which is well below the state average.
The local workforce is very active, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.
While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is poorly suited for other trips; only 21.1% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes, far below the state average.