Byford, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Byford, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
| Locality | Byford |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.22179 |
| Longitude | 115.99684 |
| Population | 18,878 |
| Density | 856.9 /km² |
| Area | 22.0 km² |
| Elevation | 64 m |
| Postcode | 6122 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 33 km south-southeast |
Byford is a locality in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 18,878. The locality covers an area of 22.0 km², giving a population density of about 856.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 64 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km south-southeast of Perth. Byford is located at 32.2218°S, 115.9968°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6122.
Byford lies cradled by the undulating Darling Scarp, a place where the earth breathes a scent of damp leaf litter and the distant hum of traffic is softened by a veil of tall jarrah and marri trees. It lies 15.0 km south of Gosnells, WA (from Gosnells, WA: bearing 179°T), and is situated 7.5 km south of Armadale. The landscape here is a mosaic of cleared paddies, their green hues vivid against the deeper greens of the surrounding bushland, punctuated by the rich, red earth that speaks of ancient soils. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dappled undergrowth and the occasional flash of a kookaburra's wing. The air itself carries a subtle coolness, a whisper from the higher elevations, even on a warm afternoon, and the quietude is often broken only by the rustle of wind through the leaves or the cheerful chirping of unseen birds.
The history of Byford is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the timber that once dominated its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, established farms and orchards, carving out livelihoods from the dense bush. The railway that arrived in the late 19th century was a crucial artery, connecting Byford to the wider world and facilitating the transport of timber and produce. Today, while agriculture and grazing still hold a presence, Byford is increasingly a residential hub, its character shaped by families drawn to its more relaxed pace and proximity to natural beauty. The local economy now also reflects this shift, with a growing array of shops, cafes, and services catering to its expanding population, yet the echoes of its pastoral past remain, evident in the sprawling properties and the enduring connection to the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Byford, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Byford, in the Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
Detailed location data for Byford includes the postcode (6122), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Serpentine-Jarrahdale), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Byford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |