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Ben Bullen vs Wolgan Valley

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 12 km apart · Ben Bullen profile · Wolgan Valley profile

Ben Bullen Wolgan Valley

Wolgan Valley and Ben Bullen are both sparsely populated areas. They differ sharply in their demographics and wealth. Wolgan Valley is much younger, with a typical resident aged 30, and has a high share of people born overseas (36.6%). It is also more affluent, with a typical weekly household income of $4,999. In contrast, Ben Bullen is far older, with a typical resident aged 55, and its typical weekly household income is much lower at $1,562. Ben Bullen also has a much higher share of people with long-term health conditions (45.1%).

These two areas are both car-dependent and have virtually no residents who use public transport to commute. However, the gap in their social profiles is widening, seen clearly in their education levels. In Wolgan Valley, 91.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far higher than the 32.8% in Ben Bullen. This education gap is consistent with the differences in their workforces, with Wolgan Valley seeing far more adults working or looking for work (81.0%) compared to Ben Bullen (56.1%).

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Where they differ most

Median age: 25 yrs older in Ben Bullen Year 12: 58.9 pts higher in Wolgan Valley Household income: $3,437 higher in Wolgan Valley Family income: $3,125 higher in Wolgan Valley Housework 15h+: 34.6 pts higher in Ben Bullen

Demographics & Identity

Population in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even gap narrowing
71 34th pct 71 34th pct
Median age in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +25 yrs older in Ben Bullen gap widening
55 yrs 86th pct 30 yrs 5th pct
First Nations in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
7.0% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +14.1 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap steady
19.7% 55th pct 5.6% 9th pct
Under 15 in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +11.3 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
11.3% 20th pct 0.0% 0th pct
De facto in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
14.3% 66th pct —

Age structure

54.9% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +40.8 pts 14.1%
8.5% Young adults (25–44) +32.4 pts ▸ 40.8%
0.0% Youth (15–24) +26.8 pts ▸ 26.8%
19.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +14.1 pts 5.6%
11.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

24.2% Never married +36.1 pts ▸ 60.3%
59.1% Married ◂ +24.2 pts 34.9%
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 Wolgan Valley

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +21.1 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap narrowing
15.5% 66th pct 36.6% 93rd pct

Country of birth

78.9% Australia ◂ +21.1 pts 57.7%
0.0% India +9.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.5% England ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% China 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% Australian ◂ +23.9 pts 22.5%
46.5% English ◂ +16.9 pts 29.6%
9.9% Scottish ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.5% Irish even 8.5%
0.0% Indian +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
0.0% Chinese +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%
0.0% Italian +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.2% German ◂ +4.2 pts 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 Wolgan Valley +18.3 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap narrowing
7.0% 70th pct 25.4% 89th pct
Limited English in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.5% English only ◂ +29.6 pts 62.0%
0.0% Hindi +8.5 pts ▸ 8.5%
5.6% Arabic ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +21.1 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
25.4% 15th pct 46.5% 69th pct

Religious affiliation

73.2% Christianity ◂ +42.3 pts 31.0%
25.4% No religion +21.1 pts ▸ 46.5%
7.0% Not stated even 7.0%
0.0% Hinduism +4.2 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% Islam 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 Wolgan Valley +58.9 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
32.8% 18th pct 91.7% 100th pct
Bachelor+ in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +24.2 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
9.1% 26th pct 33.3% 88th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

32.8% Year 12 +58.9 pts ▸ 91.7%
50.0% Year 10 ◂ +43.3 pts 6.7%
6.3% Year 9 or below ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%

Highest qualification level

59.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +42.0 pts 17.5%
7.1% Bachelor degree +22.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
14.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.7 pts ▸ 30.0%
7.1% Postgraduate degree +5.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%

Field of qualification

35.7% Engineering & related ◂ +23.2 pts 12.5%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services +32.5 pts ▸ 32.5%
9.5% Management & commerce +18.0 pts ▸ 27.5%
14.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.8 pts 7.5%
11.9% Society & culture +0.6 pts ▸ 12.5%
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%

Income

Personal income in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$472 higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
$687 38th pct $1,159 89th pct
Household income in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$3,437 higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
$1,562 51st pct $4,999 100th pct
Family income in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$3,125 higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
$1,874 49th pct $4,999 100th pct
High earners in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
19.7% 89th pct 12.7% 72nd pct
High-income homes in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
23.3% 70th pct —

Household income distribution

23.3% $4,000 or more +51.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
36.7% $650–$1,499 ◂ +36.7 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

27.3% $650–$1,499 +37.8 pts ▸ 65.1%
56.1% Under $650 ◂ +49.7 pts 6.3%
19.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 12.7%
7.6% $3,000 or more +5.1 pts ▸ 12.7%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +35.2 pts higher in Ben Bullen
45.1% 96th pct 9.9% 1st pct
Mental health in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +7.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen
7.0% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +4.2 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
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 ◂ +7.0 pts 4.2%
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 +21.1 pts ▸ 70.4%
19.7% One condition ◂ +9.9 pts 9.9%
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 Wolgan Valley +2.5 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap steady
15.2% 35th pct 12.7% 23rd pct
Unpaid carers in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +9.1 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
9.1% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Unpaid child care in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +8.8 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
15.2% 13th pct 6.3% 3rd pct
Defence service in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +7.7 pts higher in Ben Bullen
7.7% 91st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +34.6 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
40.9% 96th pct 6.3% 3rd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +5 larger in Ben Bullen
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +15 yrs older in Ben Bullen
59 yrs 94th pct 44 yrs 82nd pct
Median income in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$776 higher in Wolgan Valley
$599 45th pct $1,375 89th pct
Household income in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$1,876 higher in Wolgan Valley
$1,874 57th pct $3,750 93rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +0.9 larger in Wolgan Valley
2.3 29th pct 3.2 89th pct
One-parent in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +8.3 pts higher in Ben Bullen
8.3% 35th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
16.7% 25th pct —

Family composition

35.0% Couples with children +60.0 pts ▸ 95.0%
40.0% Couples without children ◂ +10.0 pts 30.0%
8.3% One-parent families ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.0% Other families ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Household size

16.7% 3 people +58.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
60.0% 2 people ◂ +60.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% 1 person ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% 4 people ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
$160 16th pct —
Mortgage in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +$553 higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
$2,612 89th pct $2,059 74th pct
People / bedroom in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +0.20 higher in Wolgan Valley gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
Renting in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
76.7% 100th pct —
Separate houses in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
86.7% 70th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

76.7% Owned outright ◂ +1.7 pts 75.0%
30.0% Owned with a mortgage +45.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
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 even 100.0%
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

0.0% 2 bedrooms +125.0 pts ▸ 125.0%
43.3% 3 bedrooms ◂ +43.3 pts 0.0%
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%

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 Wolgan Valley
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +20.2 pts higher in Ben Bullen gap widening
25.7% 73rd pct 5.6% 12th pct
PT commute in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +2 more in Ben Bullen
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +28.17 more in Ben Bullen
28.17 96th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +366.2 more in Ben Bullen
366.2 76th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +13 more in Ben Bullen
13 86th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
10 46th pct —
Drive to city in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
152 90th pct —

How people get to work

68.6% Car (driver) ◂ +61.2 pts 7.4%
0.0% Walked +57.4 pts ▸ 57.4%
25.7% Worked at home ◂ +20.2 pts 5.6%
0.0% Car (passenger) +7.4 pts ▸ 7.4%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
23.3% 2 vehicles ◂ +23.3 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 Wolgan Valley +44.6 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap widening
15.9% 10th pct 60.6% 98th pct
Recent arrivals in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley
— 69.2% 100th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +24.9 pts higher in Wolgan Valley gap narrowing
56.1% 35th pct 81.0% 95th pct
Full-time in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even gap narrowing
68.6% 87th pct 68.5% 87th pct

Industries people work in

0.0% Administrative & support +64.8 pts ▸ 64.8%
22.9% Mining ◂ +22.9 pts 0.0%
8.6% Accommodation & food +13.7 pts ▸ 22.2%
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 ◂ +5.9 pts 5.6%
0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +9.3 pts ▸ 9.3%
8.6% Manufacturing ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
8.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.2 pts 7.4%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.3% Community & personal service +17.2 pts ▸ 31.5%
25.7% Managers +0.2 pts ▸ 25.9%
17.1% Technicians & trades +1.4 pts ▸ 18.5%
0.0% Professionals +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.3% Labourers ◂ +5.0 pts 9.3%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.1 pts ▸ 11.1%
8.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +0.3 higher in Ben Bullen
0.4 49th pct 0.1 35th pct
Types ≤15 min in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +0.2 more in Ben Bullen
0.3 47th pct 0.1 35th pct
15-min city in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +13.0 pts higher in Ben Bullen
13.0% 61st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +11.5 pts higher in Ben Bullen
14.8% 50th pct 3.3% 43rd pct
Walk to health in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +28.2 more in Ben Bullen
56.3 84th pct 28.2 72nd pct
Intersections/km² in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +0 higher in Wolgan Valley
0 35th pct 1 47th pct
Mean slope in Ben Bullenin Wolgan Valley +1.0 pts higher in Wolgan Valley
7.1% 63rd pct 8.1% 72nd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ben Bullen vs Wolgan Valley [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10285/ben-bullen/vs/SAL14367/wolgan-valley