Dayton
WA 6055 • Greater Perth
About Dayton
Dayton is a rapidly growing residential suburb in Perth's north-east, located approximately 25 kilometres from the Perth CBD within the City of Swan. With a population of 5,507 and a notably young median age of 30, the suburb has attracted young families and first-home buyers drawn to its modern housing estates and contemporary streetscapes. Median weekly household income of $2,133 is above the Perth average, reflecting the working-age demographic that has established the area as one of the city's most dynamic growth corridors.
Dayton sits on the doorstep of the celebrated Swan Valley wine and tourism precinct, giving residents easy access to cellar doors, farm gates, and riverside parklands that define the surrounding region. The suburb is well-connected to the Reid Highway and Tonkin Highway, enabling straightforward commutes to central Perth and the northern employment corridors. With a growing range of schools, retail outlets, and community facilities catering to its young families, Dayton is fast becoming a vibrant and well-rounded community within Greater Perth.
Dayton falls under postcode 6055 and is governed by Swan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the West Swan electorate.
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Schools
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11 Terrace Road
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Cnr Helena/Johnson Streets
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Coast Road
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104 Harrow Road
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299 Arthur Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 804
- 2. Philippines 558
- 3. New Zealand 160
- 4. England 111
- 5. Mauritius 97
- 6. South Africa 75
- 7. Afghanistan 70
- 8. Zimbabwe 66
- 9. Vietnam 53
- 10. Pakistan 50
Ancestry 2021 Census
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