Average rent in Byford, WA2026

Byford sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area, 32km from the Perth CBD, with a population of around 20,471 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $380/week — above the Western Australia state median of $337/week. 15% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,471

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Perth
32 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Serpentine-Jarrahdale

Renting in Byford

Byford commands one of the higher rent points in Western Australia, with the typical renter paying $380/week — about 13% above the state median of $337/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (84% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (99%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 20,471, the median age is 31, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Byford is 32km from Perth. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Byford?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Byford, WA was $380. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Byford rent compare to Western Australia?+
The Western Australia state median weekly rent was $337 at the 2021 Census, while Byford came in at $380 — 13% above. Byford sits 32km from Perth, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 99% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Byford have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Byford's $380/week (ABS 2021) include South Perth - Kensington, Mundijong, Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill. O'Connor (WA), Beeliar - Wattleup, Fremantle sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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