Banjup

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 34. This trend is supported by a high proportion of children under 15, while seniors make up only 8.8% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Banjup is more diverse than most areas, with 36.1% of residents born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, Scottish and Irish.

A higher than average 23.5% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 8.7 percentage points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

People with no religion make up 44.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 17 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well-qualified, with a higher than average 29.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished Year 12, a rate well above both the state and national figures.

Household incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with 34.6% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly family income of $2,677 is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions. Only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average.

Caring for children is very common here, with 36.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

The First Nations community in Banjup is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. This group also sees much higher household and personal incomes compared to the national figures.

Families with children are the norm here, making up 70.5% of households. Consequently, homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per dwelling, and very few people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 89.2% of homes being detached. Large family homes are standard, as 95.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, though outright home ownership is well below the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, with 63% driving to work and very few homes without a vehicle. While public transport use is a little above the national figure, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, the rate of recent overseas arrivals has fallen 16 percentage points since 2011.

A very high 75.8% of adults are either working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health, education, and construction.

Banjup is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage across Australia. It has seen strong growth, with the population increasing 18.7% since 2021.

The area experiences higher average temperatures than the state average. Rainfall is also far above the state figure, with an annual average of 733mm.

While many homes are within walking distance of schools and parks, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Access to groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.