Bencubbin, WA: suburb profile

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 New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (43.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bencubbin is $675.

Population
203
Census 2021
Median income
$891/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$110/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

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

Bencubbin vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bencubbin is $891 a week, 11% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 243rd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $110 a week, $210 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 8.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 47, 6 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.
MeasureBencubbinTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$891/wk$806/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$1,339/wk$1,722/wk −22%$1,637/wk
Rent$110/wk$320/wk −66%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$675/mo$1,759/mo −62%$1,733/mo
Median age4741 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income8.2%18.6% −10.4 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 Bencubbin, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bencubbin Population

203 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bencubbin Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$891/wk
$46,332 per year
Ranked 2,232 of 14,663
Median Rent
$110/wk
$477 per month
Ranked 8,585 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$675/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

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

Bencubbin Rent Prices & Affordability

8% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Bencubbin against your income

About $5,802 a month
Median rent $110/wk
Left after rent $1,229/wk
Rent share 8.2%

Bencubbin Map

Bencubbin, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Bencubbin, Western Australia: 30.7773°S, 117.8547°E

Bencubbin

People in 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

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
4.4%
England
3.0%
Scotland
2.5%
Germany
1.5%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

German
2.0%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
51.2%
Australian
41.9%
Scottish
11.3%
Australian Aboriginal
6.9%
Irish
4.4%
Maori
2.0%
German
1.5%

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
43.8%
Anglican
16.7%
Not stated
13.8%
Catholic
13.3%
Uniting Church
7.4%
Lutheran
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
40.7% 72
Separated
5.1% 9
Divorced
9.0% 16
Widowed
9.0% 16
Never married
36.2% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Bencubbin

Housing Tenure

Of the 80 occupied private dwellings in Bencubbin at the 2021 Census, 31.3% were rented, 42.5% owned outright and 12.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
6.3% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
42.5% 34 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
12.5% 10 dwellings
Rented
31.3% 25 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.8% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
44.4%
$800-$999/mo
55.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

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

Work, income and education in Bencubbin

Employment

Employed full-time
45.8% 65 people
Employed part-time
21.1% 30 people
Unemployed
2.1% 3 people
Not in labour force
31.0% 44 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

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
58.2%
Bachelor Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
75.0%
Vocational Education
25.0%

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
78.3%
Has need for assistance
10.3%
Need for assistance not stated
9.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
21
Asthma
9
Heart disease
9
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.4% 14
Did not provide
90.6% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
42.7% 64
Not a volunteer
57.3% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.0% 3
Never served
98.0% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
4
1971: 1980
5
2011: 2015
4

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
165
Moved: same area (SA2)
13
Moved from WA
3

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

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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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 above the typical WA suburb ($806/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.