Banjup

Banjup is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42. It has fewer children under 15 than most areas, at 14.7%, and a lower proportion of people in de facto relationships.

A significant 30.7% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure. While English and Australian ancestries are most common, there are also notable Chinese and Italian heritage groups.

Language diversity is high, with 16.7% of people using a language other than English at home, though this is still lower than the state average. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious patterns are similar to the rest of Western Australia, with 46.7% of people identifying as Christian and 42.6% reporting no religion.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the state average, and the area has a high number of people with qualifications in engineering and management.

Banjup is a wealthy area where 35.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,750 is also well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 22.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid care is common, with 28.1% of people caring for children, which is a little above the national average. About 16.9% of the population also volunteer.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This small group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14, and they earn much higher incomes than First Nations people in most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Very few people live alone (12.8%), as most residents live in couples with children.

The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 97.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 43.8% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly payment of $2,100.

Cars are essential here, as 99.3% of homes own at least one vehicle. Despite this, there are more public transport stops here than in most similar areas, though it takes 29 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The area has seen fair movement, with 37.1% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the population.

Employment is strong, with 65.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles within health care and construction.

Banjup is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.