Baynton
WA 6714 • Rest of WA
About Baynton
Baynton is a residential suburb within the City of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, located approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. As one of Karratha's established residential neighbourhoods, it is home to 4,496 residents with a notably young median age of 31, reflecting the suburb's family-oriented demographic driven by the region's resources industry. With a median household income of around $3,390 per week — well above state and national averages — Baynton reflects the economic strength of the Pilbara's mining and resources sector.
The suburb has a strong family character, with over 30 per cent of residents aged under 15 and an average household size of three. Local schools and parks serve the community, and residents have access to Karratha City Shopping Centre, the Leisureplex recreation facility, and the broader amenities of Karratha's growing town centre. The community is culturally diverse, with a significant Indigenous population and residents drawn from New Zealand, the Philippines, England, and South Africa — typical of a regional resource hub that attracts workers from across Australia and internationally.
Baynton falls under postcode 6714 and is governed by Karratha Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Searipple Rd
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Turner Way
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Searipple Road
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Gawthorne Drive
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Galbraith Road
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Rosemary Road
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Wellard Way
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Tambrey Drive
Housing 2021 Census
166 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 169
- 2. England 115
- 3. Philippines 101
- 4. India 63
- 5. South Africa 62
- 6. Ireland 25
- 7. Scotland 25
- 8. Thailand 19
- 9. Zimbabwe 17
- 10. China 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)