Benjinup

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, yet children under 15 make up a very high 27.3% of the community. Seniors aged 65 and over also have a strong presence at 23.1%, which is well above the national average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English at 45.5%. While 16.1% of people were born overseas, this is far below the state and national proportions.

English is the sole language used at home for 87.4% of the community. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

About half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.0% of the community, a figure well below the state and national levels.

Education levels are high, with 60.2% of residents having completed Year 12. Qualifications often link to the local environment, as 15.4% of degrees are in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly personal income is $825, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national averages.

Residents report much better health than most areas, with only 18.9% having a long-term health condition and 4.9% with a mental health condition, both well below the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.1% of people helping out, far above the national rate. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Families with children are common, making up 57.5% of households. About 22.6% of people live alone, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 43.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is very rare here at only 7.5%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops, though 36.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, as only 24.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the state and national averages. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Jobs are strongly tied to the land, with 50.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The rate of people working or looking for work is among the highest at this level.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.