More Than Just Street Names At Byford
When creating a new community, every detail matters, including the names of its streets.
At Edenlife Byford, our street names have been carefully selected to celebrate the rich history of Byford and the surrounding area. Rather than choosing names at random, we’ve honoured local people, historic landmarks and places that have played an important role in shaping the community we know today.
Here’s a look at the inspiration behind the names you’ll find throughout Edenlife Byford.
Honouring Local Pioneers
Several streets recognise individuals whose contributions helped shape the region:
- Austin Street is named after surveyor Robert Austin, who first officially referenced Mundijal Brook in 1852.
- Goodchild Circuit honours Rupert Arthur Kent Goodchild, a local soldier from Jarrahdale and Byford who served with the 16th Infantry Battalion during World War I. Today, his name is remembered on the ANZAC Memorial Park in Byford.
- Bennett Boulevard recognises A.W. Bennett, who was the officer in charge of the mines section at the Byford Royal Naval Armament Depot.
- Stokes Entrance commemorates Sergeant Major Andrew “Vern” Stokes, who oversaw the arms depot.
Celebrating Byford’s Heritage
Many of the street names reflect important places and landmarks that have shaped the district over the years:
- Bridge Way references the historic Old Railway Bridge on Lazenby Drive.
- Burnbrae Street acknowledges the former Burnbrae Presbyterian Children’s Home in Karrakup, once an important part of the local community.
- Hale Street is named after the historic brick cottage built in 1864 for Bishop Hale, the first Anglican Bishop of Western Australia.
- Nairn Street recognises Nairn’s House, a significant rural homestead on the banks of Cardup Brook that reflects the area’s early settlement and agricultural history.
- Oakleigh Circuit references Oakleigh, an alternative name for the Bateman Homestead locality – one of the district’s earliest and most historically significant homesteads.
- Winterbourne Street has an interesting connection to Byford itself. Winterbourne was one of five names considered during a public ballot in the 1920s before the town was officially named Byford.
A Nod to Byford’s Brickmaking Past
Byford has a proud industrial history, and several street names pay tribute to the former Byford State Brickworks:
- Circledome Street references the distinctive circular design of the brick kilns.
- Downdraft Loop is named after the downdraft kilns used to fire bricks, a key part of the brickmaking process that helped build homes and communities across Western Australia.
Remembering Local Characters
Not every street is named after a building or historical figure:
- Eddie Street celebrates one of Byford’s more memorable local identities, Eddie, a prize-winning Friesian bull that lived nearby in the late 1940s. Today, Eddie is remembered through his restored water trough, located along the pathway at Pavilion Park in The Brook at Byford.
Building a Community with Meaning
As Edenlife Byford grows, these street names will become part of everyday life for future residents. More than simply helping people find their way, they connect the community to the rich history, people and places that make Byford unique.
We hope that by preserving these local connections, Edenlife becomes a place where the past is remembered while a new community looks confidently to the future.
