# Demographics & Identity — Byford

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Byford (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly half of the 18,878 people in Byford are married, reflecting a community dominated by families. This is a remarkably young area where the typical resident is just 31, which is seven years younger than the national figure.

The population of 18,878 is among the largest for similar areas. Residents are noticeably younger than those across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, at 16.3%. This is well above the national figure of 11.5%, and the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 3.2%, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Children under 15 make up 28.9% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. This high number of children helps explain why the area is so young, while those aged 65 and over are much lower than most areas at 7.2%.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 18,878 | +168.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 31 yrs | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.2% | +85.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 7.2% | -2.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 28.9% | +9.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.3% | +8.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 35.0%, Children (0–14) 28.9%, Older adults (45–64) 17.8%, Youth (15–24) 10.9%, Seniors (65+) 7.2%

**Marital status** — Married 49.3%, Never married 36.9%, Divorced 7.7%, Separated 3.6%, Widowed 2.5%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50230/byford/topic/demographics-identity