Bencubbin Postcode
Western Australia
Located in Western Australia, Bencubbin is a locality approximately 228 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Bencubbin is 6477, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bencubbin has a population of 203 (104 males, 105 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Bencubbin is $1,339, with a median personal income of $891 per week.
The median weekly rent is $110 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $675.
In terms of birthplace, 91% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (9), Scotland (5), and Germany (3).
87.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bencubbin shows 96 people employed (65 full-time, 30 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (9), managers (6), and community & personal service (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bencubbin has an IRSAD score of 963 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bencubbin covers an area of 688.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 0 persons per km².
Statistically, Bencubbin sits within the Wheat Belt - North area, part of the broader Western Australia - Wheat Belt region. It falls under the Mount Marshall local government area.
The federal electorate for Bencubbin is Durack (Rural).
Bencubbin shares the 6477 postcode with Welbungin.
Bencubbin Details
| Postcode | 6477 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 203 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,339/week |
| Median Personal Income | $891/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $110 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $675 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 688.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 80 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 83.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 14 (6.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -30.8164 |
| Longitude | 117.8625 |
| Distance from Perth | 228 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Wheat Belt |
| Area (SA3) | Wheat Belt - North |
| Local Government | Mount Marshall |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 27 (13.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (7.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 47 (23.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 72 (35.5%) |
| 65+ years | 37 (18.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 21 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 9 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (4.3%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (35.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (32.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (31.6%) |