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Bailup

47 km²

Deep in the hills of the Mundaring region, Bailup is a sparsely populated rural area with just 54 residents. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49 and very few children. It is a highly qualified area where many residents work in trades or management and a fair number work from home. This quiet setting is reflected in a lifestyle focused on family and home, with high rates of unpaid care and domestic work.

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Demographics & Identity

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The area is far older than the state and national average, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.6%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 20.4%

Seniors (65+) 20.4%

Young adults (25–44) 18.5%

Youth (15–24) 7.4%

Children (0–14) 5.6%

54 Population —

49 yrs Median age — Here 49 yrs WA 38 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% WA 3.3% Aus 3.2%

20.4% Aged 65+ — Here 20.4% WA 16.1% Aus 17.2%

5.6% Under 15 — Here 5.6% WA 19.0% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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Bailup has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, at 27.8%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German.

27.8% Born overseas — Here 27.8% WA 32.2% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the main language, though 14.8% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Languages

English only 74.1%

Italian 9.3%

14.8% Other language — Here 14.8% WA 18.4% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% WA 2.3% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 37% of the population identify as Christian, while another 37% have no religion, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Religion

Christianity 43%
No religion 43%
Not stated 13%

37.0% No religion — Here 37.0% WA 42.9% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Residents are highly qualified; 33.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Many of these qualifications are in engineering and related fields.

33.3% Bachelor+ — Here 33.3% WA 23.8% Aus 26.3%

42.9% Year 12 — Here 42.9% WA 58.0% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figures, though typical weekly family income is well below the state and national averages.

Income bands

$650–$1,499 28.6%

$3,000–$3,999 28.6%

$2,124 Household income — Here $2,124 WA $1,815 Aus $1,746

$900 Personal income — Here $900 WA $848 Aus $805

$1,458 Family income — Here $1,458 WA $2,214 Aus $2,120

7.1% High earners Here 7.1% WA 14.7% Aus 12.5%

Health & Disability

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People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 9.3%. However, only 18.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average.

Conditions

Other condition 13.0%

Asthma 11.1%

Arthritis 5.6%

18.5% Health condition Here 18.5% WA 26.1% Aus 27.7%

0.0% Mental health Here 0.0% WA 8.3% Aus 8.8%

9.3% Needs assistance — Here 9.3% WA 4.6% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid work is common here, with 21.4% of people providing unpaid care and 35.7% caring for children, both of which are well above national figures.

9.5% Volunteering — Here 9.5% WA 15.9% Aus 14.1%

21.4% Unpaid carers — Here 21.4% WA 10.7% Aus 11.9%

35.7% Unpaid child care — Here 35.7% WA 28.5% Aus 26.3%

0.0% Defence service Here 0.0% WA 2.9% Aus 2.8%

28.6% Housework 15h+ — Here 28.6% WA 20.1% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations population is very small, with the typical age of 63 years being far older than the national figure of 24.

0 First Nations people

63 yrs Median age Here 63 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$725 Household income Here $725 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 26.3% of households, which is far above the national average.

Family types

Couples without children 42%
Couples with children 38%
One-parent families 21%

2.6 Household size —

26.3% One-parent — Here 26.3% WA 13.5% Aus 14.1%

Housing & Dwellings

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Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments at $2,366 and typical weekly rents at $400, both of which are well above the state average.

Tenure

Owned outright 47%
Owned with a mortgage 33%
Rented 20%

$400 Rent — Here $400 WA $340 Aus $375

$2,366 Mortgage — Here $2,366 WA $1,842 Aus $1,863

0.80 People / bedroom — Here 0.80 WA 0.80 Aus 0.80

Transport & Vehicles

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The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 57.1% of workers driving to their jobs. However, 23.8% of people work from home, far above the state average.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 57.1%

Worked at home 23.8%

23.8% Work from home — Here 23.8% WA 7.5% Aus 21.0%

0.0% PT commute — Here 0.0% WA 4.7% Aus 3.1%

0 PT stops

0.00 Stops/1k Here 0.00 WA 5.48

0.0 Departures/1k Here 0.0 WA 1,623.0

Migration & Movement

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About 35.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a bit lower than the national rate of 40.7%.

35.6% Recent movers — Here 35.6% WA 39.0% Aus 40.7%

Jobs & Industry

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Employment is strong, with 69% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work in construction, mining, or agriculture.

Industry

Construction 23.8%

Mining 19.0%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing 14.3%