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Boyanup
3 km²
A residential cluster of separate houses makes up the community of Boyanup. The area has grown significantly since 2011 and is now far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 48. It is a family-oriented place where half of all homes include children. This quiet character is reflected in its low rental rates and a high number of residents who own their homes outright.
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The population has grown 48% since 2011 to reach 878 people. It is an older community, with 22% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 16.7% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for 90.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home has fallen sharply since 2011.
Nearly half of residents (48.7%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.4%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with 40.3% of residents having completed Year 12. Certificates III and IV are the most common qualifications.
Typical weekly household income is $1,519, which is a little below the national figure. However, this is higher than most similar areas, and weekly pay has risen $370 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than across the state, with 34.4% of people reporting one. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, affecting 12.9% of residents.
Community spirit is high, with 22.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in most other areas.
Families are the norm here, with 50.1% of households consisting of couples with children. Consequently, only 20.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
Every single home in Boyanup is a separate house. Ownership is strong, with 42.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure—while renters make up only 12.5% of the area.
Cars are essential here, as 70.5% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, with 38% owning two.
The community is relatively stable, as the 29.2% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 2% of the population.
The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is a little below the national figure. Many residents work in education, health care, or the trades.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.