Ballajura vs Byford
The verdict
Ballajura rates higher for education (51 vs 39). Byford rates higher for transport (86 vs 70). Ballajura is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 21.2 km).
Scores
BallajuraByford
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 66 |
| Transport | 70 | 86 |
| Education | 51 | 39 |
| Liveability | 67 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,459 | 18,878 |
| Median age | 37 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,726 | $2,059 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 21.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Ballajura High Growth · Byford High Growth
Property
| Ballajura | 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
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,008 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 8 |
| Government | 5 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 996 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ballajura · Byford
Transport
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 77 | 85 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 74 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 28 | 48 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.6 km | 21.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.7 km | 33.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 10.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ballajura | Byford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,459 | 18,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 19,120 | 24,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 24,282 | 51,536 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | 6.21% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ballajura or Byford?
Ballajura and Byford have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Ballajura or Byford?
Byford has a higher average school ICSEA (Ballajura 985 vs Byford 996; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Ballajura or Byford?
Byford has the higher transport score (Ballajura 70/100 vs Byford 86/100).
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