Full-time 33.7%Part-time 13.2%Unemployed 3.7%Not in labour 49.5%
Dwelling Types
Bencubbin
House 92.7%Semi-detached 7.3%
Commute Mode
Bencubbin
Car 59.8%Transit 6.5%Walk 15.2%WFH 18.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
80.3%
New Zealand
4.4%
England
3.0%
Language at Home
English only
98.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Bencubbin
Is Bencubbin safe?
Bencubbin has a safety score of 92/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Merredin (16/100), Kellerberrin (47/100), Cunderdin (38/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Bencubbin?
Median weekly rent in Bencubbin is $210/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Merredin ($400/wk), Kellerberrin ($380/wk), Cunderdin ($410/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Bencubbin?
Bencubbin has a school rating of 14/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Bencubbin Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Bencubbin affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Bencubbin is $200K, up 100.0% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $210/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Merredin ($300K), Kellerberrin ($254K), Cunderdin ($360K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/bencubbin
Bencubbin is a small suburb around 230 km from central Perth with a population of 203. At $200k and rent of $210/week, the local housing market is 80% below the Perth metro median.
Residents enjoy a high safety score of 92/100, 40 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 1 school with a combined rating of 14/100, below the Perth average.
The suburb's median age of 47 and household income of $1,339/week sit near the broader average.