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Ben Bullen vs Blackmans Flat

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Ben Bullen profile · Blackmans Flat profile

Ben Bullen Blackmans Flat

Ben Bullen and Blackmans Flat are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. There are stark differences in their populations: residents are far older in Ben Bullen, where the typical age is 55, compared to 38 in Blackmans Flat. Blackmans Flat has a far higher share of children under 15 (22.7% versus 11.3%) and a much higher typical weekly rent of $360, while Ben Bullen's typical rent is much lower at $160. Health profiles also differ, with long-term health conditions far higher in Ben Bullen at 45.1% compared to 0.0% in Blackmans Flat.

Everyday life in both places is heavily car-dependent, as neither area has an easy walk to groceries, health services, or schools. Both locations are also quite far from the city, with drive times between 152 and 197 minutes. While Ben Bullen has a higher share of people who speak another language at home (7.0% versus 0.0%), both areas have the same share of people who speak little or no English.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Ben Bullen No religion: 33.7 pts higher in Blackmans Flat Rent: $200 higher in Blackmans Flat Recent movers: 34.1 pts higher in Blackmans Flat First Nations: 7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +49 larger in Ben Bullen gap narrowing
71 34th pct 22 15th pct
Median age in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +17 yrs older in Ben Bullen gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 38 yrs 23rd pct
First Nations in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
7.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +1.5 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap narrowing
19.7% 55th pct 18.2% 47th pct
Under 15 in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +11.5 pts higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
11.3% 20th pct 22.7% 82nd pct
De facto in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
14.3% 66th pct —

Age structure

54.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +54.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Young adults (25–44) +23.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
11.3% Children (0–14) +11.5 pts ▸ 22.7%
19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +1.5 pts 18.2%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

59.1% Married +29.1 pts ▸ 88.2%
24.2% Never married ◂ +6.6 pts 17.6%
13.6% Divorced ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Widowed ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Ben Bullen Blackmans Flat

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +7.2 pts higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
15.5% 66th pct 22.7% 81st pct

Country of birth

78.9% Australia +12.0 pts ▸ 90.9%
8.5% England ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.5% English +26.2 pts ▸ 72.7%
46.5% Australian +17.2 pts ▸ 63.6%
9.9% Scottish +22.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
8.5% Irish ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
7.0% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.5% English only +3.9 pts ▸ 95.5%
5.6% Arabic ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +33.7 pts higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
25.4% 15th pct 59.1% 93rd pct

Religious affiliation

73.2% Christianity ◂ +27.8 pts 45.5%
25.4% No religion +33.7 pts ▸ 59.1%
7.0% Not stated +6.6 pts ▸ 13.6%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
32.8% 18th pct —
Bachelor+ in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
9.1% 26th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +1 more in Blackmans Flat
0 0th pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
— 50 16th pct
ICSEA in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
— 924 15th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 10 ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
32.8% Year 12 ◂ +14.1 pts 18.8%
6.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

59.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +34.5 pts 25.0%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
7.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Bachelor degree ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

35.7% Engineering & related ◂ +35.7 pts 0.0%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
11.9% Society & culture ◂ +11.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% Management & commerce ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Health ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +$150 higher in Ben Bullen gap steady
$687 38th pct $537 16th pct
Household income in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +$688 higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +$251 higher in Blackmans Flat gap narrowing
$1,874 49th pct $2,125 65th pct
High earners in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
19.7% 89th pct —
High-income homes in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
23.3% 70th pct —

Household income distribution

36.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.7 pts 0.0%
23.3% $4,000 or more ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

56.1% Under $650 +14.5 pts ▸ 70.6%
27.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +9.6 pts 17.6%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
7.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +45.1 pts higher in Ben Bullen
45.1% 96th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen
7.0% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +4.2 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap narrowing
4.2% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

15.5% Arthritis ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
12.7% Heart disease ◂ +12.7 pts 0.0%
11.3% Other condition ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
8.5% Diabetes ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Lung condition ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Mental health ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% Asthma ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.3% None +41.6 pts ▸ 90.9%
19.7% One condition ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
14.1% Two conditions ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
4.2% Three or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
15.2% 35th pct —
Unpaid carers in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
9.1% 21st pct —
Unpaid child care in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
15.2% 13th pct —
Defence service in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +7.3 pts higher in Blackmans Flat
7.7% 91st pct 15.0% 100th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
40.9% 96th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +5 larger in Ben Bullen
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
59 yrs 94th pct —
Median income in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
$599 45th pct —
Household income in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
$1,874 57th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +1.5 larger in Blackmans Flat gap widening
2.3 29th pct 3.8 100th pct
One-parent in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +11.7 pts higher in Blackmans Flat gap narrowing
8.3% 35th pct 20.0% 87th pct
Living alone in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
16.7% 25th pct —

Family composition

35.0% Couples with children +25.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +15.0 pts 25.0%
8.3% One-parent families +11.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
5.0% Other families ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

60.0% 2 people ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% 3 people +33.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.0% 4 people +40.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +$200 higher in Blackmans Flat
$160 16th pct $360 73rd pct
Mortgage in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +$445 higher in Ben Bullen
$2,612 89th pct $2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +0.40 higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 1.20 96th pct
Renting in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
76.7% 100th pct —
Separate houses in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
86.7% 70th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

30.0% Owned with a mortgage +53.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
76.7% Owned outright ◂ +10.0 pts 66.7%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +16.7 pts 83.3%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.3% 3 bedrooms +73.3 pts ▸ 116.7%
30.0% 4 bedrooms ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% 5 or more ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

33.3% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
33.3% $3,000 or more ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
25.7% 73rd pct —
PT commute in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +1 more in Ben Bullen
2 71st pct 1 64th pct
Stops/1k in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +17.29 more in Blackmans Flat
28.17 96th pct 45.45 100th pct
Departures/1k in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +138.9 more in Ben Bullen
366.2 76th pct 227.3 73rd pct
PT routes in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +12 more in Ben Bullen
13 86th pct 1 71st pct
Stop walk in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +66 longer in Blackmans Flat
10 46th pct 76 94th pct
Drive to city in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +45 longer in Blackmans Flat
152 90th pct 197 99th pct

How people get to work

68.6% Car (driver) +71.4 pts ▸ 140.0%
0.0% Walked +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
25.7% Worked at home ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

23.3% 2 vehicles +43.3 pts ▸ 66.7%
40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
13.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%
10.0% 4 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +34.1 pts higher in Blackmans Flat gap widening
15.9% 10th pct 50.0% 90th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
56.1% 35th pct —
Full-time in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat
68.6% 87th pct —

Industries people work in

22.9% Mining ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
20.0% Construction ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
17.1% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
17.1% Finance & insurance ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
11.4% Retail trade ◂ +11.4 pts 0.0%
8.6% Manufacturing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Accommodation & food ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

25.7% Managers +54.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
17.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.1 pts 0.0%
14.3% Community & personal service ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
8.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +0.1 higher in Blackmans Flat
0.4 49th pct 0.5 52nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +0.1 more in Blackmans Flat
0.3 47th pct 0.4 49th pct
15-min city in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +9.3 pts higher in Blackmans Flat
13.0% 61st pct 22.2% 64th pct
Walk to school in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +14.8 pts higher in Ben Bullen
14.8% 50th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +10.9 more in Ben Bullen
56.3 84th pct 45.5 79th pct
Intersections/km² in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +5 higher in Blackmans Flat
0 35th pct 5 67th pct
Mean slope in Ben Bullenin Blackmans Flat +1.1 pts higher in Blackmans Flat
7.1% 63rd pct 8.2% 72nd pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ben Bullen vs Blackmans Flat [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10285/ben-bullen/vs/SAL10393/blackmans-flat