Moving to Dayton WA 6055
What the official numbers say about living in Dayton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,133 a week.
About 78% of homes are owner-occupied and 22% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Punjabi, Tagalog, Gujarati.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Dayton scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Whiteman Park, 2.3 km north-west.
Nearest tram stop: Whiteman Park Entrance Tram Stop, 2.2 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Midland Bus Station, 4.8 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Mandoon Jetty, 2.5 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 9.9 km south.
The Perth CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 24 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 29 parks — see them all on the Dayton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Dayton Primary School 500 m · Emmaus Catholic Primary School 900 m · Caversham Primary School 900 m · Caversham Valley Primary School 1.5 km · Nido Early School 2.8 km · East Beechboro Primary School 2.9 km · Swan Christian College 3.5 km · Maarakool Primary School 3.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 850 m · Coles 1.6 km · Indian Market Brabham Grocery and Restaurant 2.5 km · Coles 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Featherflower Park 150 m · Walter Day Park 350 m · Tempest Park 400 m · Cobalt Park 550 m · Watercress Park 600 m · Sunlit Park 650 m · Grandis Park 850 m · Arvine Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Dayton, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Australian White Ibis · Australian Wood Duck · Australian Raven · South-western Australian Magpie · Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Dayton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton here | 5,507 | — | 7/10 | 4% |
| Caversham | 7,419 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Brabham | 8,665 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Bennett Springs | 5,929 | — | 5/10 | 7% |
| Viveash | 1,280 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
| Lockridge | 3,322 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Beechboro | 9,112 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Swan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hasluck — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6055 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Dayton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 22% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Whiteman Park station is roughly 2.3 km away. Local government is Swan council, and the federal seat is Hasluck.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Dayton vs Caversham · Dayton vs Brabham.
Nearby guides: Caversham · Brabham · Bennett Springs · Viveash · Lockridge · Beechboro.
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