Baynton
Baynton's most striking feature is the combination of a household-income percentile of 98.8 and a renter share of 63.8%, giving the suburb a high-earning but relatively mobile profile. Its 4,496 residents have a median age of 31, which is 9 years below the national figure, while 89.6% of homes are separate houses. Compared with nearby Nickol and Pegs Creek, Baynton reads as a newer, family-focused part of the Karratha area. The 14.0% vacancy rate is well above a tightly occupied market, likely reflecting resource-sector movement and short-term housing demand rather than weak employment, with unemployment at just 2.2%.
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
Baynton suits buyers who prioritise detached, family-sized housing, with 89.6% of dwellings separate houses and 67.3% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The main caution is tenure and price visibility: 63.8% of residents rent, while only 24.9% hold a mortgage and 4.2% own outright, so the owner base is smaller than the rental base. A stated mortgage cost of $2,200 a month equates to 15.0% of household income, above the 9.3% rent-to-income measure and not flagged as mortgage stress. Compared with apartment-oriented areas, Baynton's detached stock provides more space, but buyers should test resale depth, cooling costs and commute needs because 84.1% of workers drive.
For Buyers
Baynton suits buyers who prioritise detached, family-sized housing, with 89.6% of dwellings separate houses and 67.3% containing 4 or more bedrooms. The main caution is tenure and price visibility: 63.8% of residents rent, while only 24.9% hold a mortgage and 4.2% own outright, so the owner base is smaller than the rental base. A stated mortgage cost of $2,200 a month equates to 15.0% of household income, above the 9.3% rent-to-income measure and not flagged as mortgage stress. Compared with apartment-oriented areas, Baynton's detached stock provides more space, but buyers should test resale depth, cooling costs and commute needs because 84.1% of workers drive.
For Investors
Baynton's rental case is supported by a renter share of 63.8%, weekly rent of $315 and a workforce tied strongly to Mining, which employs 21.1% of workers. Yet the 14.0% vacancy rate is high relative to a tightly supplied market, so income continuity may be less predictable than the renter share alone suggests. Turnover is 35.8%, while 64.2% stayed at the same address, creating both tenant churn and a meaningful retained base. Development count is 0 over the past 12 months, which limits an immediate supply pipeline. Compared with a lower-vacancy suburb, Baynton requires conservative assumptions on vacancy and reletting time; its 2.2% unemployment rate is a positive demand signal, but resource-sector exposure can amplify cycles.
Schools in Baynton
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BAYNTON WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Baynton is young and family weighted: the median age is 31, or 9 years below the national figure, while the average household size of 3.0 is 0.5 above national. Couples with children account for 62.8% of families, compared with 28.4% for couples without children, helping explain the 67.3% share of homes with 4 or more bedrooms. University attainment is 24.3%, 5.8 percentage points below the national level, while 21.0% of residents were born overseas, close to the national comparison. English ancestry is the largest recorded group at 1,521 people, followed by Irish at 359 and Scottish at 350. Compared with established Karratha-area neighbours such as Pegs Creek and Nickol, Baynton's age and family profile points to strong demand for practical, car-based household services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.6%
Houses
3.4%
Townhouse
4.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Baynton's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and spacious: 89.6% of dwellings are separate houses, 67.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, and only 4.1% are apartments. Tenure is the sharper differentiator, with 63.8% renting, 24.9% paying a mortgage and 4.2% owning outright. That renter majority sits well above the outright-owner share, likely because mobility is high at 35.8% and Mining accounts for 21.1% of employment. Vacancy is 14.0%, higher than a tightly occupied market, while rent-to-income is 9.3% and mortgage-to-income is 15.0%; neither is flagged as stress. Compared with apartment-heavy suburbs, Baynton offers more family space, but detached homes can carry higher upkeep and cooling costs.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$315
Census 2021
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
62.8%
Couples with children
28.4%
Couples, no children
7.9%
Single parent
1,037
Total families
Economy & Employment
Baynton has an unusually strong earnings profile, with household income at the 98.8th percentile and weekly household income of $3,390. The labour force participation rate is 77.2%, unemployment is 2.2%, and 70.9% of workers are employed full time, supporting spending power above many suburban benchmarks. Mining is the largest industry at 21.1% and 346 workers, followed by Education at 15.3%, Public Administration at 10.9%, Construction at 9.9% and Healthcare at 9.9%. Occupations are led by Trades with 494 people, Professionals with 455 and Managers with 315. This mix explains the high incomes, but it also makes local conditions more exposed to resource-sector cycles than a service-only economy.
Unemployment
2.2%
Labour Force
2,404
Unemployed
54
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
70.9%
Part-time
22.3%
Participation
77.2%
Employed
2,350
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
24.3%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
21.0%
Dwellings
1,298
Transport to Work
Baynton is practical for households with cars rather than for frequent public-transport users. About 84.1% of commuters drive, compared with 1.9% using public transport and 2.8% walking or cycling, so access to work, shopping and services is likely to depend on a vehicle. Baynton has 1 government primary school, Baynton West Primary School; families should check enrolment zones and secondary-school travel against the exact address. The 3.2% work-from-home share is below its car-based commuting pattern, reinforcing the need to assess daily travel times. Safety should be checked using current local incident information and street-level conditions before renting or buying. Compared with a walkable inner suburb, Baynton trades active-transport convenience for detached housing and family space.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
1.9%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
3.2%
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 can suit households wanting space, strong earnings and a car-based lifestyle. It has 4,496 residents, a median age of 31, 89.6% separate houses and 67.3% homes with 4 or more bedrooms. The trade-offs are a 14.0% vacancy rate, 63.8% renting and limited public-transport use at 1.9%, so it will suit some households better than others.
What is the median house price in Baynton?
A dependable current median house price is not stated for Baynton, so buyers should compare recent settled sales rather than rely on an estimate. The suburb's 89.6% separate-house share and 67.3% four-plus-bedroom share mean comparisons should be made with similar detached homes, not apartment medians. A $2,200 monthly mortgage figure is available as a budgeting reference, not a purchase price.
What schools are in Baynton?
Baynton has 1 local school, Baynton West Primary School, a government primary school. Families should confirm enrolment zones, year levels, before- and after-school care, and secondary-school travel for the exact address. With 84.1% of commuters driving and only 1.9% using public transport, school access is more car dependent than in a highly walkable suburb.
Is Baynton safe?
A simple safe or unsafe label would be unreliable without checking current police and council incident information, lighting and the exact street. Baynton has 4,496 residents and a 35.8% address-turnover rate, meaning conditions and familiarity can vary as households move more often than in a low-turnover area. Inspecting the property and route at different times is sensible.
Is Baynton good for property investment?
Baynton may suit an investor seeking a renter-heavy market, with 63.8% renting, weekly rent of $315 and a 14.0% vacancy rate. Mining accounts for 21.1% of employment, which can support demand but also increases exposure to resource-sector cycles. Development activity is 0 over 12 months, while unemployment is 2.2%. Compared with a lower-vacancy suburb, returns should be stress-tested for reletting time and income variability.
How is Baynton's population changing?
Baynton's population profile looks mobile but not dominated by recorded new construction. It has 4,496 residents, 35.8% address turnover and 64.2% staying at the same address, while development activity is 0 over 12 months. That combination suggests change is more likely to come from household churn and employment movement than from a large immediate increase in dwellings. Compared with a low-turnover suburb, rental demand and service needs may shift faster.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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