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Benjinup vs Hester

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Benjinup profile · Hester profile

Benjinup Hester

Benjinup and Hester are two small, sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. Benjinup has a more qualified workforce, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 5.0% in Hester, and 60.2% of residents completing Year 12 versus 37.3% in Hester. Benjinup also has more high-earning households, with 17.0% earning $3,000 or more a week, while no households in Hester reach this level. In contrast, Hester has a much higher share of people with no religion (70.3% compared to 35.0% in Benjinup) and more people with long-term health conditions (36.6% versus 18.9% in Benjinup).

Both areas have a similar proportion of people aged 65 and over, which sits close to the national figure. They also share a typical weekly household income of around $1,400 and a total absence of public transport. While both are primarily residential, Benjinup has seen far more people working from home (36.7%) than Hester (6.8%). This is consistent with the different job types found in each place, as Benjinup has more managers and professionals, while Hester has more machinery operators and tradespeople.

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Where they differ most

No religion: 35.3 pts higher in Hester Work from home: 29.9 pts higher in Benjinup Volunteering: 23.3 pts higher in Benjinup Participation: 23.0 pts higher in Benjinup Year 12: 22.9 pts higher in Benjinup

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benjinupin Hester +42 larger in Benjinup gap steady
143 47th pct 101 41st pct
Median age in Benjinupin Hester +1 yrs older in Benjinup gap narrowing
43 yrs 43rd pct 42 yrs 38th pct
First Nations in Benjinupin Hester even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Benjinupin Hester +0.3 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
23.1% 68th pct 22.8% 67th pct
Under 15 in Benjinupin Hester +1.4 pts higher in Hester gap narrowing
27.3% 91st pct 28.7% 93rd pct
De facto in Benjinupin Hester +0.5 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
9.6% 29th pct 9.1% 27th pct

Age structure

27.3% Children (0–14) +1.4 pts ▸ 28.7%
21.0% Young adults (25–44) +5.8 pts ▸ 26.7%
18.9% Older adults (45–64) +7.9 pts ▸ 26.7%
23.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.3 pts 22.8%
7.7% Youth (15–24) +1.2 pts ▸ 8.9%

Marital status

58.5% Married +4.0 pts ▸ 62.5%
32.1% Never married ◂ +10.8 pts 21.3%
4.7% Divorced +1.5 pts ▸ 6.3%
5.7% Separated ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% Widowed +1.2 pts ▸ 5.0%

Age & sex structure

Benjinup Hester

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benjinupin Hester +7.2 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
16.1% 68th pct 8.9% 38th pct

Country of birth

72.7% Australia +11.4 pts ▸ 84.2%
4.9% New Zealand ◂ +1.9 pts 3.0%
3.5% England +0.5 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

43.4% Australian +5.2 pts ▸ 48.5%
45.5% English +3.1 pts ▸ 48.5%
12.6% Scottish +2.3 pts ▸ 14.9%
7.0% Italian ◂ +3.0 pts 4.0%
3.5% German ◂ +0.5 pts 3.0%
2.1% Irish +0.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Dutch +3.0 pts ▸ 3.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Benjinupin Hester even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Benjinupin Hester even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

87.4% English only +7.6 pts ▸ 95.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Benjinupin Hester +35.3 pts higher in Hester gap widening
35.0% 34th pct 70.3% 100th pct

Religious affiliation

35.0% No religion +35.3 pts ▸ 70.3%
49.7% Christianity ◂ +28.9 pts 20.8%
11.2% Not stated +0.7 pts ▸ 11.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Benjinupin Hester +22.9 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
60.2% 80th pct 37.3% 29th pct
Bachelor+ in Benjinupin Hester +16.7 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
21.7% 72nd pct 5.0% 12th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benjinupin Hester +2 more in Hester
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Benjinupin Hester
— 188 36th pct
ICSEA in Benjinupin Hester
— 1,024 69th pct

Highest year of school

60.2% Year 12 ◂ +22.9 pts 37.3%
13.9% Year 10 +22.1 pts ▸ 36.0%
7.4% Year 11 +4.6 pts ▸ 12.0%
0.0% Year 9 or below +8.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

Highest qualification level

43.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.6 pts 38.5%
9.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +24.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
27.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +17.4 pts 10.3%
7.7% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.7% Engineering & related +10.3 pts ▸ 17.9%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +17.9 pts ▸ 17.9%
15.4% Agriculture & environment ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
7.7% Health +7.7 pts ▸ 15.4%
6.2% Society & culture +9.2 pts ▸ 15.4%
9.2% Education ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Management & commerce ◂ +1.5 pts 7.7%
4.6% Architecture & building +3.1 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Creative arts +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
6.2% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benjinupin Hester +$163 higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
$825 62nd pct $662 34th pct
Household income in Benjinupin Hester +$29 higher in Hester gap narrowing
$1,395 40th pct $1,424 42nd pct
Family income in Benjinupin Hester +$146 higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
$1,708 38th pct $1,562 30th pct
High earners in Benjinupin Hester +4.1 pts higher in Benjinup gap steady
10.4% 62nd pct 6.3% 39th pct
High-income homes in Benjinupin Hester +17.0 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
17.0% 53rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Household income distribution

37.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.5 pts 28.2%
28.3% $650–$1,499 +5.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
9.4% Under $650 ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.5 pts 36.3%
32.1% Under $650 +4.2 pts ▸ 36.3%
8.5% $1,500–$2,999 +2.8 pts ▸ 11.3%
7.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benjinupin Hester +17.8 pts higher in Hester
18.9% 12th pct 36.6% 83rd pct
Mental health in Benjinupin Hester +13.9 pts higher in Hester
4.9% 25th pct 18.8% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Benjinupin Hester +6.4 pts higher in Hester gap widening
3.5% 37th pct 9.9% 89th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.9% Mental health +13.9 pts ▸ 18.8%
3.5% Asthma +10.4 pts ▸ 13.9%
2.1% Other condition +6.8 pts ▸ 8.9%
7.0% Arthritis ◂ +0.1 pts 6.9%
2.1% Cancer +1.9 pts ▸ 4.0%
0.0% Diabetes +4.0 pts ▸ 4.0%
2.1% Heart disease +0.9 pts ▸ 3.0%
2.1% Lung condition ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

69.9% None ◂ +8.5 pts 61.4%
16.1% One condition +6.7 pts ▸ 22.8%
2.1% Two conditions +8.8 pts ▸ 10.9%
2.8% Three or more ◂ +2.8 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benjinupin Hester +23.3 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
32.1% 88th pct 8.8% 11th pct
Unpaid carers in Benjinupin Hester +6.8 pts higher in Hester gap widening
9.4% 22nd pct 16.3% 80th pct
Unpaid child care in Benjinupin Hester +0.8 pts higher in Hester gap steady
29.2% 70th pct 30.0% 73rd pct
Defence service in Benjinupin Hester even
3.6% 65th pct 3.6% 66th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benjinupin Hester +1.1 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
27.4% 68th pct 26.3% 62nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benjinupin Hester even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benjinupin Hester +0.2 larger in Hester gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.7 71st pct
One-parent in Benjinupin Hester +6.1 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
9.4% 41st pct 3.3% 18th pct
Living alone in Benjinupin Hester +12.4 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
22.6% 46th pct 10.3% 8th pct

Family composition

57.5% Couples with children +8.4 pts ▸ 65.9%
32.1% Couples without children +0.9 pts ▸ 33.0%
9.4% One-parent families ◂ +6.1 pts 3.3%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.8% 2 people even 35.9%
20.8% 4 people +7.5 pts ▸ 28.2%
22.6% 1 person ◂ +12.4 pts 10.3%
18.9% 3 people +1.6 pts ▸ 20.5%
5.7% 5 people +2.0 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benjinupin Hester +$113 higher in Benjinup
$233 35th pct $120 9th pct
Mortgage in Benjinupin Hester +$632 higher in Benjinup gap widening
$1,733 57th pct $1,101 19th pct
People / bedroom in Benjinupin Hester +0.30 higher in Hester gap widening
0.70 14th pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Benjinupin Hester +7.5 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
7.5% 18th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Benjinupin Hester +7.9 pts higher in Hester gap narrowing
43.4% 57th pct 51.3% 77th pct
Separate houses in Benjinupin Hester +12.8 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 87.2% 27th pct
3+ bedrooms in Benjinupin Hester +15.1 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
79.2% 49th pct 64.1% 19th pct

How homes are owned or rented

43.4% Owned outright +7.9 pts ▸ 51.3%
30.2% Owned with a mortgage +21.1 pts ▸ 51.3%
7.5% Rented ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
7.5% Other tenure ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +12.8 pts 87.2%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.5% 3 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 38.5%
32.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +14.1 pts 17.9%
7.5% 2 bedrooms +13.0 pts ▸ 20.5%
0.0% 1 bedroom +12.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
5.7% 5 or more +2.0 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

25.0% $1,000–$1,799 +35.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
18.8% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +18.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Benjinupin Hester even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Benjinupin Hester +29.9 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
36.7% 88th pct 6.8% 15th pct
PT commute in Benjinupin Hester even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Benjinupin Hester even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benjinupin Hester even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benjinupin Hester even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

41.8% Car (driver) +10.5 pts ▸ 52.3%
36.7% Worked at home ◂ +29.9 pts 6.8%
0.0% Car (passenger) +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.8% Walked +3.0 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

43.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.8 pts 30.6%
17.0% 3 vehicles +21.9 pts ▸ 38.9%
15.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +4.0 pts 11.1%
11.3% 4 or more ◂ +3.0 pts 8.3%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benjinupin Hester +14.6 pts higher in Hester gap widening
24.1% 26th pct 38.7% 75th pct
Recent arrivals in Benjinupin Hester
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benjinupin Hester +3.6 pts higher in Benjinup gap narrowing
3.6% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Benjinupin Hester +23.0 pts higher in Benjinup gap widening
79.2% 93rd pct 56.3% 36th pct
Full-time in Benjinupin Hester +12.1 pts higher in Benjinup gap steady
73.4% 91st pct 61.4% 66th pct

Industries people work in

50.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +41.5 pts 9.1%
13.9% Education & training ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
10.1% Retail trade +3.5 pts ▸ 13.6%
5.1% Mining +6.3 pts ▸ 11.4%
5.1% Accommodation & food +4.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
5.1% Health care & social assistance +4.0 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Manufacturing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +6.8 pts ▸ 6.8%
3.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

36.7% Managers ◂ +27.6 pts 9.1%
10.1% Machinery operators & drivers +21.7 pts ▸ 31.8%
3.8% Technicians & trades +14.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
5.1% Community & personal service +10.8 pts ▸ 15.9%
5.1% Sales workers +10.8 pts ▸ 15.9%
12.7% Professionals ◂ +5.8 pts 6.8%
10.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.3% Labourers ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0 21st pct 0.0 16th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benjinupin Hester +0.7 pts higher in Benjinup
0.7% 32nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benjinupin Hester even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benjinupin Hester +14.0 more in Benjinup
14.0 51st pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benjinupin Hester +1 higher in Hester
0 29th pct 1 48th pct
Mean slope in Benjinupin Hester +0.9 pts higher in Hester
8.3% 72nd pct 9.2% 77th pct

Compare Benjinup with nearby areas

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Compare Hester with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benjinup vs Hester [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50109/benjinup/vs/SAL50630/hester