Boyanup, WA: suburb profile

The population of Boyanup WA is 1,304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Boyanup is $745 per week ($38,740 per year). Median rent in Boyanup is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Boyanup has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Boyanup has a population density of 18 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Boyanup is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boyanup is $1,733.

Population
1,304
Census 2021
Median income
$745/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Boyanup vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Boyanup is $745 a week, 8% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 441st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 46, 5 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBoyanupTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$745/wk$806/wk −8%$766/wk
Household income$1,609/wk$1,722/wk −7%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4641 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.9%18.6% +1.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Boyanup, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Boyanup Population

1,304 residents at the 2021 Census.

Boyanup Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$745/wk
$38,740 per year
Ranked 4,636 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Boyanup Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,609/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Boyanup against your income

About $6,972 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,289/wk
Rent share 19.9%

Boyanup Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1017
avg ICSEA score
195
total students
Child Side School Independent
Combined · PP-10 · 72 students
1048
ICSEA
Boyanup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 123 students
986
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Boyanup Map

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Boyanup, Western Australia: 33.4808°S, 115.7116°E

Boyanup Schools (2)

People in Boyanup

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (637) Female 51.4% (674)

Population Density

18
people per km²
1,304 people · 70.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,005
Family income/wk

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
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.2%
New Zealand
2.6%
South Africa
1.1%
Philippines
0.7%
Canada
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%
Germany
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.2%
Vietnamese
0.6%
German
0.5%
Tagalog
0.4%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
45.9%
English
45.6%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
8.6%
German
3.1%
Italian
2.5%
Dutch
2.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
New Zealander
1.4%
South African
0.8%
Welsh
0.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.1%
Anglican
15.6%
Catholic
13.7%
Not stated
9.3%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Baptist
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.9% 581
Separated
3.1% 32
Divorced
8.8% 91
Widowed
4.3% 45
Never married
28.0% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.2%
Couple: no children
34.5%
Couple: no children under 15
15.1%
One parent: children under 15
7.7%
One parent: no children under 15
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
40.8%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
14.7%
5 persons
7.7%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Boyanup

Housing Tenure

Of the 458 occupied private dwellings in Boyanup at the 2021 Census, 11.6% were rented, 40.6% owned outright and 43.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
40.6% 186 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
43.9% 201 dwellings
Rented
11.6% 53 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 12 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.4%
2 bedrooms
10.7%
3 bedrooms
37.6%
4 bedrooms
43.3%
5 bedrooms
5.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
8.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.9%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3 vehicles
21.8%
4+ vehicles
15.1%

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

Work, income and education in Boyanup

Employment

Employed full-time
36.9% 328 people
Employed part-time
24.8% 220 people
Unemployed
2.4% 21 people
Not in labour force
35.9% 319 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Professionals
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Managers
12.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Labourers
8.5%
Sales Workers
3.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
6.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Did not go to work
17.1%
Truck
2.3%
Car (passenger)
2.3%
Bus
1.8%
Walked only
1.6%
Other
0.5%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
3.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
28.3%
Health
16.3%
Management & Commerce
13.6%
Education
11.4%
Society & Culture
9.0%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.3%
Creative Arts
1.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.6%
Secondary: Government
24.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.1%
Secondary: Catholic
8.9%
Pre-school
7.3%
Vocational Education
6.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.5%
Primary: Catholic
5.2%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.1%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
7.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
107
Arthritis
63
Diabetes
41
Heart disease
39
Asthma
33
Cancer
24
Lung condition
22
Stroke
14
Kidney disease
12

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.4% 154
Did not provide
83.6% 786

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.6% 213
Not a volunteer
77.4% 730

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 35
Never served
96.3% 911

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
22.3%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
35.3%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
9.9%
5+ children
0.9%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
9
1961: 1970
36
1971: 1980
32
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
24
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
15
2016
3
2017
6
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

11.7%
moved in the last year
33.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,053
Moved from WA
112
Moved: same area (SA2)
17
Moved from VIC
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.1%
5: 14 hours
30.7%
15: 29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.1%
Step family: no other children
11.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $892/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Boyanup

The closest suburb to Boyanup is Gelorup, 9.4 km away.

Gelorup
9.4 km away · income $865/wk · rent $380/wk
Dalyellup
11.8 km away · income $885/wk · rent $350/wk
Donnybrook (WA)
12.3 km away · income $627/wk · rent $300/wk
College Grove
12.7 km away · income $776/wk · rent $370/wk
Usher
13.5 km away · income $686/wk · rent $300/wk
Withers
14.8 km away · income $552/wk · rent $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boyanup

What is the population of Boyanup WA?

The population of Boyanup WA is 1,304 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 18 people per km². Boyanup is ranked #3,593 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Boyanup?

The median personal income in Boyanup WA is $745 per week, or $38,740 per year. The median household income is $1,609 per week. Family income is $2,005 per week. Boyanup is ranked #4,636 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Boyanup?

Median rent in Boyanup WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Boyanup ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Boyanup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Boyanup 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 Boyanup?

The median age in Boyanup WA is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Boyanup a good suburb to live in?

Boyanup is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,304. The median income is $745/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 50169. All dollar figures in AUD.