BylandsVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3762 · Mitchell
Daily life in Bylands is characterized by a strong sense of community and rural living. With 53.2% of residents driving to work and 27.4% working from home, the suburb offers a mix of commuting and remote work lifestyles. The community feel is enhanced by the high percentage of owner-occupied homes, with 46.3% owned outright and 43.9% owned with a mortgage.
The read
What living here is actually like
Bylands is a small rural community with a total population of 120 people. The median age is 48, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a mature population. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 49.2% male and 50.8% female residents. The community is predominantly composed of family households, with 80.6% being family households and an average of 2.7 people per household.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Bylands · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Retirees | 80 |
| Families | 75 |
| Professionals | 65 |
| Investors | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why retirees score highest
The signals doing the work
- Higher median age of 48 may appeal to retirees
- 46.3% of homes owned outright
- Quiet rural setting
- High percentage of separate houses at 100%
Against the state
How Bylands differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 27.4% |
| Drove a car | 53.2% |
| Walked only | 4.8% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- Above average median household income of $2036 per week (vs VIC $1759)
- High percentage of separate houses at 100% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Significant work-from-home population at 27.4% (vs VIC 25.7%)
- Predominantly English-speaking with 80.3% speaking only English at home
- Strong representation in managerial occupations at 29.0%
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above the Victorian average of 5.0%
- Limited diversity with 72.6% born in Australia
- Low percentage of residents with bachelor degrees at 26.6% (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited public transport options
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.