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Benjinup WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benjinup WA is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benjinup is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Benjinup is $233 per week ($1,010 per month). Benjinup has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Benjinup has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benjinup is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benjinup is $1,733.

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Benjinup Population

residents (Census 2021)

Benjinup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$825/wk

$42,900 per year

#3173 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$233/wk

$1,010 per month

#6784 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Benjinup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.3% (75) Female 45.7% (63)

Population Density

0.5

people per km²

143 people · 284.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Benjinup 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)

Benjinup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.0% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.0% 16 dwellings

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

Benjinup Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

6.8%

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

Benjinup Religion

No Religion

36.5%

Anglican

24.1%

Catholic

21.9%

Not stated

11.7%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benjinup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

73.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

17.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.1%

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

Benjinup Employment

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Employed full-time

63.3% 62 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 20 people

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Not in labour force

16.3% 16 people

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

Benjinup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.9%

Bachelor Degree

27.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.3%

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

Benjinup Occupation

Managers

29.1%

Professionals

20.0%

Labourers

14.5%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.3%

Sales Workers

7.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.5%

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

Benjinup Field of Study

Education

22.9%

Agriculture & Environment

22.9%

Engineering

10.4%

Management & Commerce

10.4%

Health

10.4%

Society & Culture

8.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.3%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

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

Benjinup Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benjinup Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

12.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benjinup Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 62

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Separated

5.4% 6

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Divorced

4.5% 5

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Widowed

3.6% 4

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Never married

30.6% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benjinup Ancestry

English

38.7%

Australian

36.9%

Scottish

10.7%

Italian

6.0%

German

3.0%

South African

3.0%

Irish

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benjinup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Catholic

30.0%

Pre-school

13.3%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Benjinup Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 5

✅

No need for assistance

98.0% 242

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

Benjinup Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

35.1% 34

—

Not a volunteer

64.9% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benjinup Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

57.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benjinup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.5%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Walked only

7.3%

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

Benjinup Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.4%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

19.6%

4+ vehicles

13.0%

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

Benjinup Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.7%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

37.0%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Benjinup Population Mobility

6.9%

moved in the last year

25.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benjinup Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

254

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benjinup Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

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

Benjinup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

16.4%

$800-$999/wk

23.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benjinup Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

32.4%

Couple — no children under 15

16.2%

One parent — children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benjinup Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 4

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Never served

96.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benjinup Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 10

—

Did not provide

89.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benjinup Children Ever Born

No children

30.4%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

43.5%

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

Benjinup When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Benjinup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

41.1%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

10.5%

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

Benjinup Household Size

1 person

21.8%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

18.2%

4 persons

20.0%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benjinup Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Benjinup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benjinup Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,395/wk

Median Rent $233/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Benjinup

Your weekly income

≈ $6,045/month

Median rent $233/wk

Left after rent $1,162/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Income: $793/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $33/wk

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Income: $756/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $13/wk

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Income: $698/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $33/wk

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $53/wk

Benjinup vs State & National Average

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Yelverton

Pop: 72 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $246/wk

Bannister (WA)

Pop: 72 Income: $1,208/wk Rent: $346/wk

Hillside (WA)

Pop: 72 Income: $769/wk

Irwin

Pop: 72 Income: $669/wk Rent: $230/wk

Cherry Tree Pool

Pop: 72 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $150/wk

Kauring

Pop: 72 Income: $477/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjinup

What is the population of Benjinup WA?

The population of Benjinup WA is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Benjinup is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benjinup?

The median personal income in Benjinup WA is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,395 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Benjinup is ranked #3,173 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benjinup?

Median rent in Benjinup WA is $233 per week ($1,010 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Benjinup ranks #6,784 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benjinup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benjinup WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benjinup?

The median age in Benjinup WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benjinup a good suburb to live in?

Benjinup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 143.The median income is $825/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 50109. All dollar figures in AUD.