Bayswater, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bayswater WA is 15,288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bayswater is $1,015 per week ($52,780 per year). Median rent in Bayswater is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Bayswater has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Bayswater has a population density of 1,553 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bayswater is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bayswater is $2,000.

Population

15,288

Census 2021

Median income

$1,015/wk

Personal, Census 2021

Median rent

$350/wk

Weekly, Census 2021

Median age

39years

Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Bayswater vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bayswater is $1,015 a week, 26% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 116th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Bayswater	Typical WA	Difference	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,015/wk	$806/wk	+26%	$766/wk
Household income	$2,037/wk	$1,722/wk	+18%	$1,637/wk
Rent	$350/wk	$320/wk	+9%	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$2,000/mo	$1,759/mo	+14%	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	41	−2 yrs	42
Rent share of household income	17.2%	18.6%	−1.5 pts	20.3%

Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au

Bayswater Population

15,288 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bayswater Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$1,015/wk

$52,780 per year

Ranked 1,136 of 14,663

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

Ranked 3,104 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Bayswater Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,037/wk

Median rent $350/wk

Rent to income 17.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Bayswater against your income

Your weekly income

About $8,827 a month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,687/wk

Rent share 17.2%

Bayswater Schools

schools nearby

government

1034

avg ICSEA score

11,397

total students

Inglewood Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 630 students

1127

ICSEA

St Columba's School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 414 students

1125

ICSEA

Bayswater Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 460 students

1102

ICSEA

Maylands Peninsula Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 740 students

1086

ICSEA

Infant Jesus School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 420 students

1083

ICSEA

Chisholm Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,738 students

1079

ICSEA

Hillcrest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 496 students

1066

ICSEA

Good Shepherd Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 431 students

1064

ICSEA

St Maria Goretti's Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 367 students

1057

ICSEA

Weld Square Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 158 students

1053

ICSEA

West Morley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 303 students

1044

ICSEA

Morley Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 228 students

1027

ICSEA

John Forrest Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,122 students

1026

ICSEA

Anzac Terrace Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 364 students

1025

ICSEA

Eden Hill Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 414 students

1019

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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People in Bayswater

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (7,479) Female 51.1% (7,805)

Population Density

1,553

people per km²

15,288 people · 9.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,679

Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

6.4%

New Zealand

2.6%

India

2.4%

Vietnam

1.3%

Ireland

1.2%

Italy

1.1%

Malaysia

1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian

1.6%

Vietnamese

1.6%

Mandarin

1.5%

Cantonese

0.8%

French

0.7%

Hindi

0.6%

Punjabi

0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English

38.1%

Australian

30.5%

Irish

11.7%

Scottish

9.5%

Italian

7.0%

Chinese

4.4%

Indian

3.4%

German

2.9%

Dutch

2.1%

Vietnamese

1.7%

Polish

1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion

47.4%

Catholic

23.0%

Anglican

7.8%

Not stated

5.7%

Buddhism

2.3%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Islam

1.9%

Hinduism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married

44.0% 5,572

Separated

3.1% 392

Divorced

9.8% 1,248

Widowed

4.6% 585

Never married

38.5% 4,874

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15

45.4%

Couple: no children

29.2%

Couple: no children under 15

13.9%

One parent: no children under 15

5.7%

One parent: children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person

28.4%

2 persons

34.2%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bayswater

Housing Tenure

Of the 6,111 occupied private dwellings in Bayswater at the 2021 Census, 27.6% were rented, 27.9% owned outright and 41.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type

1.8% 112 dwellings

Owned outright

27.9% 1,702 dwellings

Owned with mortgage

41.6% 2,544 dwellings

Rented

27.6% 1,685 dwellings

Tenure type not stated

1.2% 72 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.5%

2 bedrooms

20.7%

3 bedrooms

47.5%

4 bedrooms

24.7%

5 bedrooms

3.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

4.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

11.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

28.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.2%

1 vehicle

39.7%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Bayswater

Employment

Employed full-time

44.4% 5,175 people

Employed part-time

23.4% 2,731 people

Unemployed

3.1% 364 people

Not in labour force

29.1% 3,398 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals

39.6%

Managers

15.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.2%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Labourers

3.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.6%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.1%

$4,000+/wk

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

13.7%

Train

6.3%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

Bus

3.6%

Bicycle

2.2%

Other

1.3%

Walked only

1.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Truck

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Tram/Light Rail

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.8%

Certificate III/IV

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Health

12.5%

Education

8.7%

Creative Arts

7.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.9%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.4%

Information Technology

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government

25.9%

Secondary: Government

15.7%

Secondary: Catholic

12.9%

Primary: Catholic

12.7%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Pre-school

11.1%

Secondary: Other Non-Govt

5.5%

Primary: Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daglish

Income: $957/wk Rent: $295/wk $55/wk less rent

Mount Tarcoola

Income: $902/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Inglewood (WA)

Income: $1,100/wk Rent: $310/wk $40/wk less rent

Boddington

Income: $838/wk Rent: $280/wk $70/wk less rent

Hilton (WA)

Income: $842/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Castletown

Income: $833/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Ashfield (WA)

Income: $817/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Yokine

Income: $938/wk Rent: $325/wk $25/wk less rent

Suburbs near Bayswater

The closest suburb to Bayswater is Embleton, 1.4 km away.

Embleton

1.4 km away · income $812/wk · rent $340/wk

Ashfield (WA)

2.1 km away · income $817/wk · rent $300/wk

Bedford

2.4 km away · income $929/wk · rent $360/wk

Ascot (WA)

2.7 km away · income $1,035/wk · rent $400/wk

Bassendean (WA)

2.7 km away · income $910/wk · rent $330/wk

Maylands (WA)

2.8 km away · income $1,050/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bayswater

What is the population of Bayswater WA?

The population of Bayswater WA is 15,288 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,553 people per km². Bayswater is ranked #260 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bayswater?

The median personal income in Bayswater WA is $1,015 per week, or $52,780 per year. The median household income is $2,037 per week. Family income is $2,679 per week. Bayswater is ranked #1,136 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bayswater?

Median rent in Bayswater WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bayswater ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bayswater?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bayswater WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bayswater?

The median age in Bayswater WA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bayswater a good suburb to live in?

Bayswater is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 15,288. The median income is $1,015/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Bayswater, WA: suburb profile

Bayswater vs the typical WA suburb

Bayswater Population

Bayswater Median Income & Rent

Bayswater Rent Prices & Affordability

Median rent in Bayswater against your income

Bayswater Schools

Bayswater Map

People in Bayswater

Demographics

Gender Split

Population Density

Households

Age Distribution

Most common overseas birthplaces

Most common languages at home other than English

Ancestry

Religion

Indigenous Population

Marital Status

Family Structure

Household Size

Homes in Bayswater

Housing Tenure

Dwelling Types

Number of Bedrooms

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

Car Ownership

Work, income and education in Bayswater

Employment

Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

How People Get to Work

Education Level

Qualifications

Field of Study

School & University Attendance

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Long-term Health Conditions

Unpaid Carers

Volunteering

Military Service

Children Ever Born

When Migrants Arrived

Population Mobility

Where Residents Moved From

Unpaid Domestic Work

Family Blending

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Suburbs near Bayswater

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