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Benjaberring

175 km²

Higher than usual typical personal incomes mark the small community of Benjaberring. This is a tiny, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures. It is a place of stark contrasts, where high monthly mortgage payments sit alongside very low weekly rents. With almost no overseas-born residents or public transport, it is a quiet, car-dependent own-country settlement in Western Australia.

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The population is small, with only 23 people. It is noticeably younger than the rest of the state and nation, and has far fewer children and seniors than most similar areas.

This is a community with very little overseas influence; no residents were born abroad, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across Western Australia and the rest of the country.

About 39.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well below the state average.

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical personal and family weekly incomes are higher than in most similar areas, though they remain about the same as the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, and 39.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.

One-parent families make up 23.8% of households, which is far above the state and national averages.

Monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, far above state and national figures, while typical weekly rents are much lower than most areas.

The area is very remote, with a 127-minute drive to the city and no public transport routes or stops.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 57%, ahead of Transport & warehousing (21%).

Benjaberring is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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