New homes in
Dayton.
Dayton is a compact, fast-developing suburb in the City of Swan, about 16km north-east of the Perth CBD on the edge of the Swan Valley. New land releases and infill stages drive demand, and the buyer skew is first-home buyers and young families wanting an affordable new build close to Guildford, Midland and the Swan Valley.
IndicativeEstimate only, not a quote or an offer. Figures combine a home design starting price with the suburb siteworks and do not include land. Designs, builders, land and pricing change and are subject to availability. We confirm a fixed price with your matched builder on enquiry.
Dayton house medians moved toward the high $700,000s through 2025 with annual growth into the mid teens, helped by a near-doubling of population in recent years, Swan Valley proximity and the affordability of new house-and-land.
Estates. Dayton land releases (DevelopmentWA and private estates), St Leonards Private Estate.
Transport. Dayton is served by bus routes to Guildford and Bassendean stations on the Midland line, with the Tonkin and Reid highways carrying a car commute of about 25 to 30 minutes to the Perth CBD.
Schools. Caversham Primary School, Caversham Valley Primary School, Swan Valley Anglican Community School.
Amenity. Local shops serve the suburb day-to-day, with Midland Gate and the Swan Valley wineries, Caversham Wildlife Park and Whiteman Park a short drive away.
First home buyers. Dayton is a strong first-home option, where an eligible new house-and-land build can attract the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant plus first-home stamp duty concessions close to Guildford and the Swan Valley.
Investors. Demand from young families keeps homes leasing well, with gross yields commonly in the low-to-mid 4 per cent range, supported by the Midland employment and retail hub nearby.
Each design below shows an indicative estimate for Dayton (its starting price plus Dayton siteworks, land excluded). Figures are a guide only, not a quote. The builder for each is matched and revealed when you request access.
WA · Dayton 3 bed 
WA · Dayton 4 bed 
WA · Dayton 3 bed Add rentable income on your Dayton block. WA allows ancillary dwellings up to 70m2 to be rented out. Indicative estimates use Dayton siteworks, land excluded.
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Where is Dayton?
Dayton is a small, fast-growing suburb in the City of Swan about 16km north-east of central Perth, next to Caversham and Brabham on the edge of the Swan Valley. It has roughly doubled in population in recent years through new house-and-land releases.
Is Dayton good for first home buyers?
Yes. Dayton suits first-home buyers who want an affordable new build near Guildford, Midland and the Swan Valley. Eligible new house-and-land can attract the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant and first-home stamp duty concessions, keeping the entry point lower than the established eastern suburbs.
How far is Dayton from Perth?
Dayton is about 16km north-east of the Perth CBD. The Tonkin and Reid highways give a car commute of roughly 25 to 30 minutes outside peak, and buses connect the suburb to Guildford and Bassendean stations on the Midland rail line.
How much does it cost to build a new home in Dayton?
As an indicative guide in Dayton, a home design starting price plus siteworks works out from around $238,136. This is an estimate only, not a quote, it excludes land, and it is subject to design and builder availability. We confirm a fixed price with your matched builder on enquiry.
What are siteworks and why do they change the cost in Dayton?
Siteworks are the costs to prepare your block for building, including earthworks, drainage, retaining and connections. They vary by suburb and by lot. For Dayton we use an indicative figure of $20,636 to estimate, your real siteworks are confirmed against your specific block.
Can I get the first home owner grant in Dayton?
Eligible first home buyers building a new home in Dayton may access the WA First Home Owner Grant and stamp duty concessions. Use our first home incentive estimator to see what you could claim, then book a free call to confirm against your situation.
Who are the builders in Dayton?
The Property Plug works with a curated panel of verified builders covering Dayton. Every design in our collection comes with one of them, and we introduce your matched builder once we have matched them to your design and block, at no cost to you.
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