Balingup

Balingup has a far older population than the national figure, with 35.8% of residents aged 65 and over. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most similar areas.

English ancestry is the most common at 51.7%, followed by Australian at 34.5%. While 25.8% of people were born overseas, this is a little below the national figure.

English is the dominant language, with 91.3% of residents using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

More than half of the community (53.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Balingup has a higher rate of bachelor degrees (20.8%) than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Qualification fields are led by engineering and management.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $944 a week. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported conditions.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 39.5% of people volunteering—one of the highest rates for its level. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.

There are 17 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 45, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.0 people per home. A large proportion of the population (37.4%) live alone, which is far above the state average.

The town consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 52.8% owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are small, with only 62.6% having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, but 20.4% work from home, which is far above the state average. Public transport is very limited, with only two routes and two stops.

About 35.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work (48.1%) compared to the state average. Common industries include accommodation, food, and education.

Balingup is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.