Baynton
Household income in the 98.8th percentile nationally sits alongside a $470,000 median house price and weekly rent of just $315, an unusual combination that reflects the mining-driven wage premium common to Pilbara towns. With 4,496 residents packed into 2.67 km2, a median age of 31 that is 9 years below the national figure, and 68.6% of dwellings rented, Baynton operates more like a workforce accommodation hub than a conventional owner-occupier suburb. Over two-thirds of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, sized for families rather than singles, because the dominant household type is couples with children.
Population
4,496
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,390/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$470K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $470,000 the median house price is well below Perth metro levels, making Baynton one of the more affordable entry points for buyers in WA despite incomes ranking in the 98.8th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 15.0%, compared to the 30% stress threshold widely used as a benchmark. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 89.6%, and 4-plus bedroom homes dominate at 67.3%, so buyers get substantial space for the price. Outright ownership is low at 4.6% because the population is young and transient, with 35.8% of residents turning over each year. Buyers should weigh that transience against the low debt burden the price delivers.
For Buyers
At $470,000 the median house price is well below Perth metro levels, making Baynton one of the more affordable entry points for buyers in WA despite incomes ranking in the 98.8th percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 15.0%, compared to the 30% stress threshold widely used as a benchmark. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 89.6%, and 4-plus bedroom homes dominate at 67.3%, so buyers get substantial space for the price. Outright ownership is low at 4.6% because the population is young and transient, with 35.8% of residents turning over each year. Buyers should weigh that transience against the low debt burden the price delivers.
For Investors
The investment case for Baynton is shaped by two competing forces: a 68.6% renter majority that guarantees tenant demand and a 14.0% vacancy rate that signals genuine oversupply. Weekly rent of $315 against a $470,000 median implies a gross yield near 3.5%, which is moderate but not exceptional for a regional market. Rent-to-income sits at just 9.3%, far below the 30% stress threshold, meaning tenants here earn enough that affordability is not a risk factor. The suburb recorded zero development applications in the past 12 months, so no new supply pipeline is adding to vacancy pressure. The high turnover rate of 35.8% means landlords need to price competitively to retain tenants in a market where workers move frequently with roster or contract changes.
Schools in Baynton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Baynton West Primary School
K-6 · 830 students
Demographics
The median age of 31 is 9 years below the national average, a direct consequence of the mining-cycle workforce that dominates employment here. Average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above the national figure because couples with children make up 2,336 of the 3,410 families recorded, the majority household type. Overseas-born residents at 21.0% are broadly in line with national levels, just 0.6 percentage points below. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,521), Irish (359) and Scottish (350). University qualifications at 24.3% sit 5.8 points below the national rate, consistent with a trade and operator workforce rather than a professional services base. The full-time employment rate of 76.1% is high, reflecting roster-based mining and resources work.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
3.4%
Townhouse
4.1%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split tells a mobility story: 68.6% of dwellings are rented, 26.8% carry a mortgage and only 4.6% are owned outright, one of the lowest outright-ownership rates you will find in any WA suburb. Almost 90% of dwellings are separate houses, and 67.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, built to accommodate the family-sized households that mining wages support. The 14.0% vacancy rate is elevated and points to surplus stock relative to current occupancy demand, which keeps rents modest at $315 a week despite the very high household income of $3,390 weekly, well above the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,200 leave the mortgage-to-income ratio at 15.0%, which is low by any standard. Turnover of 35.8% annually means the renter pool refreshes constantly.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$315
HH Size
3.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,665
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
14.0%
Unoccupied
212
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
9.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.0%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
16.5%
Couples, no children
3,410
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining employs 21.1% of local workers (346 people), by far the largest sector and the engine behind household income in the 98.8th percentile nationally. Education is second at 15.3% (251 workers), followed by Public Administration at 10.9% (178), Construction at 9.9% (163) and Healthcare at 9.9% (162). This spread is typical of a resource town that requires substantial government services to support a young, family-heavy population. By occupation, Professionals (455) lead, followed by Managers (315) and Community/Personal workers (282). Unemployment is just 2.4%, well below the national rate, and the full-time employment rate of 76.1% reflects the roster structures that mining and resources contracts use. Labour force participation is 72.0% with only 335 residents not in the workforce.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
76.1%
Part-time
21.5%
Participation
72.0%
Employed
2,189
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.3%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
1,298
Transport to Work
Car dependence is almost total at 86.9%, with public transport used by only 2.0% of residents, which is below the national average and typical for regional WA where distances make other modes impractical. Volunteering at 21.3% is notably above average for a transient population, likely driven by the family-heavy demographic, where 2,336 households have children. Only 1.7% of residents need daily assistance (68 people), the lowest levels consistent with a young median age of 31. Rent-to-income at 9.3% means housing costs consume little of residents' earnings, leaving disposable income well above what the national or state average household would retain. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on schools in nearby Karratha suburbs. Crime data is not available for this suburb.
Drive
86.9%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Baynton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baynton a good suburb to live in?
Baynton suits mining and resources workers well. Household income ranks in the 98.8th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income is just 15.0%, and rent-to-income is 9.3%, meaning housing costs are low relative to earnings. The median age of 31, 9 years below national, reflects a young, active community. The main trade-off is the transient nature: 35.8% of residents turn over annually.
What is the median house price in Baynton?
The median house price is approximately $470,000, estimated from 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $315 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,200. At these levels the mortgage-to-income ratio is 15.0%, well below the 30% stress threshold despite incomes in the 98.8th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Baynton?
No schools are recorded within Baynton in this dataset. Families rely on schools in nearby Karratha, the regional centre. The suburb's population skews young at a median age of 31, with 2,336 families recorded as couples with children, so demand for nearby schooling is high.
Is Baynton safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Baynton in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 1.7% of residents (68 people) need daily assistance, unemployment is 2.4%, well below the national rate, and housing stress is absent with rent-to-income at just 9.3% and mortgage-to-income at 15.0%, all consistent with a low-disadvantage profile.
Is Baynton good for property investment?
The 68.6% renter majority ensures strong tenant demand, and gross yield near 3.5% is moderate for regional WA. However, the 14.0% vacancy rate is elevated, meaning competition for tenants is real. Rent-to-income of 9.3% means tenants are not financially stressed, reducing default risk. Zero development applications in 12 months means no new supply is imminent.
How is Baynton's population changing?
Forward-looking forecasts are not available for Baynton in this dataset. The current population of 4,496 lives at a density of 1,682 per km2. Annual turnover of 35.8% means roughly 1,600 residents cycle through each year as mining contracts and rosters change, keeping total population relatively stable while the individual resident base rotates frequently.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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