Western Australia · Postcode 6055
Dayton postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 15 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Dayton at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Dayton ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Dayton vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Dayton | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,133 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 30 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 6055 covers Dayton, an inland suburb of Perth about 15 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Swan.
According to the 2021 Census, Dayton has a population of 5,507 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $2,133, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 114 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Dayton includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,781 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Dayton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Dayton include Dayton Primary School and Emmaus Catholic Primary School.
Dayton is part of the Belmont - Victoria Park statistical area in Western Australia.
Dayton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6055 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,507 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,133/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,021/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2282/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,781 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 114 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -31.8556 |
| Longitude | 115.969 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Belmont - Victoria Park |
| Local Government | Swan |
| Federal Electorate | Pearce |
| State Electorate | West Swan (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,446 (26.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 586 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,531 (46.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 757 (13.7%) |
| 65+ years | 175 (3.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 308 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 152 (2.8%) |
| Arthritis | 121 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 50 (0.9%) |
| Cancer | 45 (0.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 18 (0.3%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 26 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 533 (30.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 878 (49.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 333 (18.8%) |
Schools in Dayton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Dayton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.