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Bandy Creek WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bandy Creek, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bandy Creek WA is 383 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bandy Creek is $958 per week ($49,816 per year). Median rent in Bandy Creek is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Bandy Creek has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Bandy Creek has a population density of 11.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bandy Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bandy Creek is $1,959.

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Bandy Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bandy Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$958/wk

$49,816 per year

#1533 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,959/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bandy Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.7% (203) Female 47.3% (182)

Population Density

11.0

people per km²

383 people · 34.9 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Bandy Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bandy Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.5% 49 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.5% 52 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bandy Creek Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bandy Creek Religion

No Religion

57.5%

Anglican

11.1%

Catholic

10.3%

Not stated

10.3%

Christian (other)

4.6%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Buddhism

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bandy Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bandy Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Bandy Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

41.5% 102 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.8% 56 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 7 people

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Not in labour force

32.9% 81 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bandy Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.1%

Bachelor Degree

19.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bandy Creek Occupation

Professionals

20.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.6%

Managers

14.4%

Community & Personal Service

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Sales Workers

8.0%

Labourers

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bandy Creek Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.3%

Engineering

20.4%

Education

17.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.9%

Health

11.1%

Architecture & Building

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

5.6%

Society & Culture

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bandy Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bandy Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

2.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.7%

$4,000+/wk

16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bandy Creek Marital Status

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Married

63.7% 181

↔️

Separated

3.5% 10

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Divorced

4.6% 13

🕊️

Widowed

2.5% 7

👤

Never married

25.7% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bandy Creek Ancestry

Australian

35.5%

English

34.9%

Scottish

9.1%

Irish

6.7%

German

3.6%

Other

3.6%

Italian

1.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Dutch

1.4%

Polish

1.0%

Welsh

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bandy Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.6%

Secondary — Government

30.8%

Vocational Education

11.5%

Primary — Catholic

5.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Pre-school

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bandy Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.5% 10

✅

No need for assistance

98.5% 673

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bandy Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.7% 78

—

Not a volunteer

70.3% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bandy Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

20.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bandy Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Bicycle

3.6%

Car (passenger)

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bandy Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

18.0%

4+ vehicles

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bandy Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

3 bedrooms

24.0%

4 bedrooms

59.7%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

6+ bedrooms

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bandy Creek Population Mobility

8.1%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bandy Creek Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

696

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bandy Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bandy Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.3%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bandy Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.0%

Couple — no children

30.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bandy Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.9% 5

👤

Never served

98.1% 257

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bandy Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.4% 35

—

Did not provide

86.6% 226

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bandy Creek Children Ever Born

No children

16.5%

1 child

6.5%

2 children

38.1%

3 children

28.1%

4 children

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bandy Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bandy Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

33.9%

15–29 hours

11.4%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bandy Creek Household Size

1 person

17.9%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

13.0%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bandy Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

319

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bandy Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.1%

Step family — no other children

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bandy Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,087/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bandy Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,044/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $1,824/wk

Rent share 12.6%

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Bandy Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Dumberning

Pop: 193 Income: $583/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wilyabrup

Pop: 193 Income: $988/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dingup

Pop: 195 Income: $900/wk Rent: $168/wk

Wonnerup

Pop: 196 Income: $909/wk Rent: $310/wk

Hamersley Range

Pop: 197 Income: $2,167/wk

Rothsay

Pop: 197 Income: $2,119/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandy Creek

What is the population of Bandy Creek WA?

The population of Bandy Creek WA is 383 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².Bandy Creek is ranked #5,506 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bandy Creek?

The median personal income in Bandy Creek WA is $958 per week, or $49,816 per year.The median household income is $2,087 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Bandy Creek is ranked #1,533 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bandy Creek?

Median rent in Bandy Creek WA is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bandy Creek ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bandy Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bandy Creek WA is $1,959. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bandy Creek?

The median age in Bandy Creek WA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bandy Creek a good suburb to live in?

Bandy Creek is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 383.The median income is $958/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50066. All dollar figures in AUD.