Bindoon
With a median age of 49, Bindoon sits 9 years above the national figure, making it one of WA's older rural communities by that measure. The population of 1,215 is spread across 327 square kilometres at just 3.7 people per km2, and 46.8% of residents own their homes outright, reflecting decades of settlement rather than recent buyer activity.
Population
1,215
Median Age
49.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,375/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
The housing stock is heavily skewed toward separate houses at 95.8%, with apartments accounting for just 3.5%, so buyers are choosing land and space rather than density. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 46.4% of dwellings, the largest single category, with three-bedroom homes at 41.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,688, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.4% falls below the 30% stress threshold compared to many Perth suburbs where that ratio is higher. Outright ownership at 46.8% signals a population that has largely paid off its debt, creating a stable ownership base.
For Buyers
The housing stock is heavily skewed toward separate houses at 95.8%, with apartments accounting for just 3.5%, so buyers are choosing land and space rather than density. Four-plus bedroom homes make up 46.4% of dwellings, the largest single category, with three-bedroom homes at 41.2%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,688, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.4% falls below the 30% stress threshold compared to many Perth suburbs where that ratio is higher. Outright ownership at 46.8% signals a population that has largely paid off its debt, creating a stable ownership base.
For Investors
The rental market in Bindoon is thin, with only 14.8% of residents renting and weekly rent at $300. The vacancy rate of 19.4% is high by any standard and points to limited rental demand relative to available stock, which weighs on both occupancy and rent growth prospects. Development activity shows zero applications in the past 12 months, consistent with a slow-growth rural area. A turnover rate of 28.2% means roughly 1 in 4 residents moved in the past 5 years, suggesting some population churn without sustained demand growth.
Schools in Bindoon iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Bindoon Primary School
K-6 · 185 students
Demographics
The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national median, and the age profile is driven by couples: 40.3% of families are couples without children compared to national norms. The average household size of 2.4 is marginally below the national figure. Overseas-born residents represent 22.6%, which is 1.0 percentage point above the national average. Ancestry leans strongly Anglo-Celtic, with English the dominant ancestry at 564 residents, followed by Scottish (118) and Irish (111). University qualifications reach only 15.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a workforce oriented toward trades, agriculture and practical occupations rather than graduate professions.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.8%
Houses
0.7%
Townhouse
3.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Bindoon is overwhelmingly owner-occupied: 46.8% own outright and 38.3% carry a mortgage, while only 14.8% rent, well below the national renter share. The near-total dominance of separate houses at 95.8% means buyers are choosing rural residential lots rather than attached or medium-density housing. The bedroom profile is large, with four-plus bedroom homes the most common type at 46.4% and three-bedroom homes at 41.2%, suggesting families and those using extra rooms for home offices or rural accommodation.
Mortgage / mo
$1,688
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$300
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$655
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
19.4%
Unoccupied
102
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
40.3%
Couples, no children
854
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 14.8% (44 workers), followed by Education at 12.5% (37) and Mining at 11.8% (35), with Agriculture at 10.8% (32) and Construction at 7.4% (22) rounding out the top five. By occupation, Managers lead at 81 workers, with Machinery/Drivers (66), Professionals (63), Community/Personal service workers (60) and Labourers (58) closely grouped. The full-time employment rate is 67.6% among those employed, but the participation rate of 47.8% is low compared to national averages, because 394 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with a retirement-aged cohort. Unemployment sits at 5.0% and the volunteering rate of 23.9% is relatively high, reflecting community engagement in a small rural town.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.6%
Part-time
27.4%
Participation
47.8%
Employed
457
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.5%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
22.6%
Dwellings
425
Transport to Work
Bindoon is a car-dependent rural community, with 85.7% of residents commuting by car and only 1.6% using public transport, lower than state and national averages. Walking and cycling account for 7.1% of trips, likely reflecting local errands rather than commutes. The volunteering rate of 23.9% is above typical suburban levels, suggesting active community participation. Rent-to-income at 21.8% and mortgage-to-income at 28.4% are both below stress thresholds, indicating that housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes, a practical advantage compared to urban WA markets.
Drive
85.7%
Public Transport
1.6%
Walk / Cycle
7.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Bindoon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bindoon a good suburb to live in?
Bindoon suits buyers seeking affordable rural living with low housing stress.
What is the median house price in Bindoon?
Weekly rent averages $300 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,688. This is considerably more affordable than most Perth metro suburbs, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 28.4%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Bindoon?
With a population of 1,215 across 327 square kilometres, families typically access schools in nearby towns. University qualifications locally reach 15.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the area's trade and agricultural workforce profile.
Is Bindoon safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Bindoon in this dataset. As indirect indicators, housing stress is low (mortgage-to-income 28.4%, rent-to-income 21.8%), and 23.9% of residents volunteer, above typical suburban rates. The small population of 1,215 and rural character suggest a low-density community with limited urban crime drivers.
Is Bindoon good for property investment?
The investment case is cautious. Zero development applications in the past 12 months and a low participation rate of 47.8% suggest the area is not yet drawing significant growth investment.
How is Bindoon's population changing?
Bindoon's population stands at 1,215, with no detailed growth forecast in this dataset. A turnover rate of 28.2% means roughly 1 in 4 residents moved in the past 5 years, but a vacancy rate of 19.4% and zero recent development applications point to a slow-growth or stable trajectory rather than expansion. The median age of 49 is 9 years above the national figure.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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