Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Byford

29 km²

Byford is characterised by a large population and a younger age profile than most.

It also has a low share of renters and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

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📍 Byford, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population20,471▲ +151.0%since 2011 Median age31 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.1%People aged 65 and over7.8%Children under 1528.3%People in a de facto relationship16.0%▲ +15.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Byford, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 34%, followed by Children (0–14) (28%) and Older adults (45–64) (19%).

Young adults (25–44)34.1%

Children (0–14)28.3%

Older adults (45–64)18.8%

Youth (15–24)11.0%

Seniors (65+)7.8%

Marital status

In Byford, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

Married50%
Never married36%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Byford, the largest group is Australia at 79%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia68.9%

England7.3%

New Zealand3.9%

India3.3%

South Africa2.1%

Philippines1.3%

China0.2%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Byford, the largest group is English at 39%, followed by Australian (33%) and Scottish (7%).

English43.0%

Australian36.9%

Scottish7.9%

Irish6.7%

Dutch3.9%

Indian3.6%

Italian3.5%

German2.3%

Filipino1.6%

Chinese1.1%

Language

People using another language at home14.3%

Language used at home

In Byford, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Punjabi (3%) and Tagalog (1%).

English only81.6%

Punjabi2.7%

Tagalog0.7%

Mandarin0.5%

Hindi0.4%

Italian0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion50.6%

Religious affiliation

In Byford, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Other religions (3%).

No religion54%
Christianity38%
Other religions3%
Hinduism2%
Islam2%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1252.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.6%

Highest year of school

In Byford, the largest group is Year 12 at 55%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (13%).

Year 1252.3%

Year 1024.6%

Year 1112.2%

Year 9 or below5.7%

Highest qualification level

In Byford, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (18%).

Certificate III / IV43.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.9%

Bachelor degree15.8%

Postgraduate degree3.7%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.7%

Field of qualification

In Byford, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (19%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related21.6%

Management & commerce16.7%

Society & culture11.4%

Health10.0%

Education7.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services7.5%

Architecture & building5.5%

Creative arts2.2%

Information technology2.0%

Natural & physical sciences2.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$949▲ +31.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,086▲ +23.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,217▲ +23.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.2%

Household income distribution

In Byford, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 45%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $3,000–$3,999 (14%).

$1,500–$2,99939.3%

$650–$1,49920.3%

$3,000–$3,99912.0%

$4,000 or more9.1%

Under $6507.5%

Personal income distribution

In Byford, the largest group is Under $650 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

Under $65035.0%

$650–$1,49932.8%

$1,500–$2,99922.6%

$3,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.2%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Byford, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None68.8%

One condition17.9%

Two conditions4.5%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Byford, the largest group is Mental health at 22%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health8.7%

Asthma8.3%

Other condition6.6%

Arthritis5.4%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease2.3%

Cancer1.8%

Lung condition1.1%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers12.9%People providing unpaid care9.9%People caring for children unpaid40.6%People who served in the Defence Force2.4%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.1%

Family & Households

Average household size3.0→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.1%People living alone15.0%▲ +31.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Byford, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (18%) and One-parent families (13%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children18%
One-parent families13%
Other families1%

Household size

In Byford, the largest group is 2 people at 28%, followed by 4 people (22%) and 3 people (19%).

2 people28.5%

4 people21.8%

3 people18.7%

1 person15.0%

5 people10.2%

6 or more5.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$380▲ +5.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,914▼ -11.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting14.7%Homes owned outright15.3%Separate (detached) houses98.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms96.6%▲ +0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Byford, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 69%, followed by Owned outright (15%) and Rented (15%).

Owned with a mortgage69%
Owned outright15%
Rented15%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Byford, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Byford, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 67%, followed by 3 bedrooms (24%) and 5 or more (7%).

4 bedrooms65.7%

3 bedrooms23.7%

5 or more7.2%

2 bedrooms1.9%

1 bedroom0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Byford, the largest group is $350–$549 at 71%, followed by $200–$349 (23%) and $550–$749 (3%).

$350–$54969.4%

$200–$34922.7%

$550–$7492.5%

Under $2002.4%

$750 or more0.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Byford, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 47%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (37%) and $3,000 or more (9%).

$1,800–$2,99944.4%

$1,000–$1,79934.7%

$3,000 or more8.7%

Under $1,0007.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.3%▼ -13.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Byford, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 46%, followed by 1 vehicle (25%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles45.9%

1 vehicle25.3%

3 vehicles17.0%

4 or more10.5%

No vehicle1.3%

How people get to work

In Byford, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.9%

Worked at home5.4%

Car (passenger)4.2%

Bus1.5%

Walked0.9%

Train0.8%

Bicycle0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.9%Recent arrivals from overseas6.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation72.4%Employed full-time63.3%

Industries people work in

In Byford, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Construction (11%) and Retail trade (11%).

Health care & social assistance12.8%

Construction10.9%

Retail trade10.1%

Mining7.9%

Manufacturing7.3%

Education & training7.0%

Transport & warehousing6.7%

Public administration & safety5.5%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Other services4.9%

Occupations people work in

In Byford, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 20%, followed by Clerical & administrative (14%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Technicians & trades19.6%

Clerical & administrative13.9%

Community & personal service13.0%

Professionals12.5%

Machinery operators & drivers12.4%

Labourers9.7%

Managers8.9%

Sales workers8.1%

Areas within Byford

Byford Block 1 Byford Block 2 Byford Block 3 Byford Block 4 Byford Block 5 Byford Block 6 Byford Block 7 Byford Block 8 Byford Block 9 Byford Block 10 Byford Block 11 Byford Block 12 Byford Block 13 Byford Block 14 Byford Block 15 Byford Block 16

Nearby areas

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