Bindoon, WA: suburb profile

The population of Bindoon WA is 1,215 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bindoon is $655 per week ($34,060 per year). Median rent in Bindoon is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bindoon has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Bindoon has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bindoon is England. The most common religion is No religion (42.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bindoon is $1,688.

Population
1,215
Census 2021
Median income
$655/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
49years
Census 2021

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

Bindoon vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Bindoon is $655 a week, 19% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 555th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 49, 8 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.
MeasureBindoonTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$655/wk$806/wk −19%$766/wk
Household income$1,375/wk$1,722/wk −20%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,688/mo$1,759/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age4941 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.8%18.6% +3.2 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 Bindoon, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Bindoon Population

1,215 residents at the 2021 Census.

Bindoon Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$655/wk
$34,060 per year
Ranked 6,252 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
49years
11 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,688/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Bindoon Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,375/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 21.8%

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

Median rent in Bindoon against your income

About $5,958 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,075/wk
Rent share 21.8%

Bindoon Map

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Bindoon, Western Australia: 31.3418°S, 116.1065°E

Bindoon

People in Bindoon

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (606) Female 50.2% (611)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
1,215 people · 327.4 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,739
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
9.4%
New Zealand
3.6%
Philippines
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%
Scotland
0.7%
Netherlands
0.6%
Germany
0.5%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
3.2%
Afrikaans
0.7%
Thai
0.7%
Filipino
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Arabic
0.0%

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

Ancestry

English
46.4%
Australian
40.5%
Scottish
9.7%
Irish
9.1%
Australian Aboriginal
7.2%
Dutch
2.8%
German
2.5%
Italian
2.5%
Filipino
1.2%
Maori
0.9%
New Zealander
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
42.7%
Not stated
16.9%
Catholic
15.3%
Anglican
13.3%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Pentecostal
1.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.8% 540
Separated
3.7% 37
Divorced
9.8% 98
Widowed
5.2% 52
Never married
27.5% 276

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
40.9%
Couple: children under 15
31.3%
Couple: no children under 15
15.2%
One parent: children under 15
7.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.0%
2 persons
44.0%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
4.2%
6+ persons
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Bindoon

Housing Tenure

Of the 424 occupied private dwellings in Bindoon at the 2021 Census, 14.4% were rented, 45.5% owned outright and 37.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
45.5% 193 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 158 dwellings
Rented
14.4% 61 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.9%
2 bedrooms
9.5%
3 bedrooms
41.2%
4 bedrooms
39.3%
5 bedrooms
7.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.0%
$450-$599/mo
3.5%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.1%
1 vehicle
25.1%
2 vehicles
38.4%
3 vehicles
21.6%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

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

Work, income and education in Bindoon

Employment

Employed full-time
35.6% 309 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 149 people
Unemployed
2.2% 19 people
Not in labour force
45.1% 392 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%
Professionals
17.8%
Managers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.3%
Labourers
9.7%
Sales Workers
2.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.6%
$3,500+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.7%
Did not go to work
11.7%
Walked only
6.0%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Other
3.2%
Truck
1.4%
Bus
1.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.5%

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
45.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.8%
Bachelor Degree
18.1%
Certificate I/II
5.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.6%
Postgraduate Degree
4.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
26.1%
Health
16.0%
Management & Commerce
15.7%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Society & Culture
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
7.0%
Architecture & Building
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Information Technology
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
34.8%
Primary: Government
26.0%
Secondary: Government
16.7%
Vocational Education
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
6.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Pre-school
2.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.3%

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
85.1%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
9.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
105
Arthritis
46
Heart disease
35
Asthma
33
Lung condition
31
Diabetes
30
Cancer
28
Stroke
19
Kidney disease
7
Dementia
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 130
Did not provide
85.6% 770

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.9% 215
Not a volunteer
76.1% 685

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.6% 5
Previously served
6.4% 58
Never served
93.1% 845

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.4%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
30.2%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
12.6%
5+ children
1.5%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
40
1981: 1990
43
1991: 2000
22
2001: 2010
37
2011: 2015
23
2017
4
2018
7
2019
7

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

Population Mobility

17.4%
moved in the last year
37.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
897
Moved from WA
155
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5: 14 hours
26.5%
15: 29 hours
17.7%
30+ hours
15.2%
Did not do domestic work
23.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
73.8%
Step family: no other children
22.4%
Blended family: no other children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Bindoon

The closest suburb to Bindoon is Chittering, 15.1 km away.

Chittering
15.1 km away · income $828/wk · rent $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bindoon

What is the population of Bindoon WA?

The population of Bindoon WA is 1,215 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km². Bindoon is ranked #3,679 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bindoon?

The median personal income in Bindoon WA is $655 per week, or $34,060 per year. The median household income is $1,375 per week. Family income is $1,739 per week. Bindoon is ranked #6,252 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bindoon?

Median rent in Bindoon WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Bindoon ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bindoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bindoon WA is $1,688. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bindoon?

The median age in Bindoon WA is 49 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bindoon a good suburb to live in?

Bindoon is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,215. The median income is $655/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 50126. All dollar figures in AUD.