WA election: Population boom in Darling Range puts transport issues front of mind
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Byford's population has tripled in the past decade.
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From a country town to a booming suburban hub, one of the biggest battles on Western Australia's election day is set to play out in Byford — one of the fastest-growing areas in Australia.
Key points:
The WA Liberals won it back after a by-election the following year
A population boom has put transport issues high on voters' priority lists
About 50 kilometres south-east of Perth, in the seat of Darling Range, the town of Byford has tripled its population in the past decade.