Dayton vs West Swan
The verdict
Dayton rates higher for education (58 vs 49). Dayton is closer to the coast (20.8 km vs 22.3 km).
Scores
DaytonWest Swan
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 51 |
| Transport | 63 | 57 |
| Education | 58 | 49 |
| Liveability | 57 | 48 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,507 | 786 |
| Median age | 30 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,133 | $1,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 47.6% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Dayton High Growth · West Swan High Growth
Property
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 254 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,017 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,035 |
See the full school list on each profile: Dayton · West Swan
Transport
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 2.6 km |
Liveability
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 26 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.8 km | 22.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Dayton | West Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,507 | 786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,677 | 953 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,726 | 1,388 |
| Annual growth rate | 4.93% | 4.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Dayton or West Swan?
West Swan has the higher residential safety score (Dayton 70/100 vs West Swan 73/100).
Which has better schools, Dayton or West Swan?
Dayton has a higher average school ICSEA (Dayton 1053 vs West Swan 1035; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Dayton or West Swan?
Dayton has the higher transport score (Dayton 63/100 vs West Swan 57/100).
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