Baldivis vs Byford
The verdict
Baldivis rates higher for liveability (81 vs 70). Byford rates higher for transport (86 vs 25). Baldivis is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 21.2 km).
Scores
BaldivisByford
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 66 |
| Transport | 25 | 86 |
| Education | 41 | 39 |
| Liveability | 81 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,697 | 18,878 |
| Median age | 31 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,096 | $2,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.4% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 63.3% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Baldivis High Growth · Byford High Growth
Property
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,011 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 13 | 8 |
| Government | 10 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 990 |
Transport
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 155 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 6 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 5 |
| Parks | 112 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 70 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.1 km | 21.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.2 km | 33.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.0 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 10.3 km |
Population & growth
| Baldivis | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,697 | 18,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 54,517 | 24,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 119,677 | 51,536 |
| Annual growth rate | 9.66% | 6.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Baldivis or Byford?
Baldivis and Byford have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Baldivis or Byford?
Baldivis has a higher average school ICSEA (Baldivis 999 vs Byford 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Baldivis or Byford?
Byford has the higher transport score (Baldivis 25/100 vs Byford 86/100).
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