Dayton, WA 6055 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Dayton is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6055, home to 5,507 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Mundaring local government area and roughly 15 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$360 /wk
Population5,507
Median age30
Area2.4 km²
To CBD15 km
LGASwan

Demographics

Population
5,507
Median age
30 years
Median household income
$2,133 /week
Median personal income
$1,021 /week
Median family income
$2,216 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Swan
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$360 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Dayton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Emmaus Catholic Primary School Primary · Independent
  • Caversham Primary School Primary · Government
  • Motivation Education And Career School Other · Independent
  • Caversham Valley Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 14 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 42 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Arthur St After Olivina Pwy bus · 113 m
  • Arthur St After Chinook Dr bus · 128 m
  • Arthur St After Dayton Bvd bus · 221 m
  • Arthur St After St Leonards Bvd bus · 226 m
  • Arthur St Before Cranleigh St bus · 295 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 31 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 8.4 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 99.2% of the 2,631 resolvable premises in Dayton. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 99.2%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Dayton?

Dayton (WA 6055) had 5,507 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Swan local government area.

What is the median rent in Dayton?

The median advertised rent in Dayton is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Dayton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Dayton covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Dayton Primary School (0.4 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (0.8 km), Caversham Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Dayton?

Dayton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Dayton?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Dayton?

In Dayton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (8.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Dayton?

42 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Dayton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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