Byford vs Gosnells
The verdict
Gosnells rates higher for liveability (91 vs 70). Gosnells has a shorter estimated CBD commute (47 vs 74 min).
Scores
ByfordGosnells
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 77 |
| Transport | 86 | 91 |
| Education | 39 | 43 |
| Liveability | 70 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,878 | 21,149 |
| Median age | 31 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,059 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | 22.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 56.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Byford High Growth · Gosnells High Growth
Property
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 7 |
| Government | 6 | 6 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 944 |
Transport
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 91 |
| Train stations | 3 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 131 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 47 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 48 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 58 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 574 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.2 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.0 km | 19.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Byford | Gosnells | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,878 | 21,149 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,018 | 23,024 |
| Projected 2041 | 51,536 | 28,707 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.21% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Byford or Gosnells?
Byford and Gosnells have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Byford or Gosnells?
Byford has a higher average school ICSEA (Byford 996 vs Gosnells 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Byford or Gosnells?
Gosnells has the higher transport score (Byford 86/100 vs Gosnells 91/100).
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