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Bencubbin WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bencubbin WA is 203 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bencubbin is $891 per week ($46,332 per year). Median rent in Bencubbin is $110 per week ($477 per month). Bencubbin has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Bencubbin has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bencubbin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bencubbin is $675.

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Bencubbin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bencubbin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$891/wk

$46,332 per year

#2232 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$110/wk

$477 per month

#8585 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$675/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Bencubbin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (104) Female 50.2% (105)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

203 people · 688.5 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,812

Family income/wk

Bencubbin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bencubbin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

77.3% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

22.7% 10 dwellings

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

Bencubbin Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

3.7%

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

Bencubbin Religion

No Religion

44.7%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

14.1%

Catholic

13.6%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Lutheran

1.5%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bencubbin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

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

Bencubbin Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 65 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 30 people

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Unemployed

2.1% 3 people

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Not in labour force

31.0% 44 people

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

Bencubbin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.2%

Bachelor Degree

21.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

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

Bencubbin Occupation

Managers

35.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.6%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Professionals

9.4%

Clerical & Administrative

7.5%

Labourers

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

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

Bencubbin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

28.3%

Agriculture & Environment

19.6%

Engineering

10.9%

Education

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Health

8.7%

Society & Culture

6.5%

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

Bencubbin Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bencubbin Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bencubbin Marital Status

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Married

40.7% 72

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Separated

5.1% 9

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Divorced

9.0% 16

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Widowed

9.0% 16

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Never married

36.2% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bencubbin Ancestry

English

42.4%

Australian

34.7%

Scottish

9.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.7%

Irish

3.7%

Maori

1.6%

German

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bencubbin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

75.0%

Vocational Education

25.0%

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

Bencubbin Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

11.0% 40

✅

No need for assistance

89.0% 323

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

Bencubbin Volunteering

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Volunteer

42.7% 64

—

Not a volunteer

57.3% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bencubbin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

44.4%

$800-$999/mo

55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bencubbin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

55.3%

Walked only

16.5%

Car (passenger)

9.4%

Bus

7.1%

Truck

4.7%

Other

3.5%

Did not go to work

3.5%

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

Bencubbin Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.5%

2 vehicles

32.9%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

14.5%

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

Bencubbin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

18.4%

3 bedrooms

51.3%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

6+ bedrooms

5.3%

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

Bencubbin Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

28.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bencubbin Indigenous Population

7.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

344

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bencubbin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Bencubbin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

2.7%

$1-$149/wk

9.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bencubbin Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.0%

Couple — children under 15

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — no children under 15

8.3%

One parent — children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bencubbin Military Service

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Previously served

2.0% 3

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Never served

98.0% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bencubbin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 14

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Did not provide

90.6% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bencubbin Children Ever Born

No children

24.3%

1 child

8.1%

2 children

40.5%

3 children

27.0%

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

Bencubbin When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2011–2015

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

Bencubbin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

3.4%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.7%

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

Bencubbin Household Size

1 person

43.2%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

4.9%

4 persons

14.8%

5 persons

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bencubbin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

165

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Bencubbin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bencubbin Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,339/wk

Median Rent $110/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Bencubbin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,802/month

Median rent $110/wk

Left after rent $1,229/wk

Rent share 8.2%

Bencubbin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Narrogin Valley

Pop: 102 Income: $883/wk Rent: $420/wk

Carlotta

Pop: 103 Income: $522/wk Rent: $300/wk

Cascade (WA)

Pop: 103 Income: $1,325/wk Rent: $210/wk

Cataby

Pop: 103 Income: $1,458/wk Rent: $208/wk

Menzies (WA)

Pop: 103 Income: $545/wk Rent: $156/wk

Bowes

Pop: 104 Income: $550/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bencubbin

What is the population of Bencubbin WA?

The population of Bencubbin WA is 203 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Bencubbin is ranked #6,930 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bencubbin?

The median personal income in Bencubbin WA is $891 per week, or $46,332 per year.The median household income is $1,339 per week.Family income is $1,812 per week.Bencubbin is ranked #2,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bencubbin?

Median rent in Bencubbin WA is $110 per week ($477 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bencubbin ranks #8,585 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bencubbin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bencubbin WA is $675. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bencubbin?

The median age in Bencubbin WA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bencubbin a good suburb to live in?

Bencubbin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 203.The median income is $891/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 50106. All dollar figures in AUD.