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Benandarah vs Mogood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Benandarah profile · Mogood profile

Benandarah Mogood

Benandarah and Mogood are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Benandarah is older and has more children, with 37.0% of people aged 65 and over and 15.2% under 15. Mogood is much more likely to have residents who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (28.6% compared to 11.5% in Benandarah) and a far higher share of people with a bachelor degree or higher (19.0% versus 2.7%). Weekly personal income is also far higher in Benandarah, where the typical amount is $585, compared to $350 in Mogood.

Everyday life in both places is heavily car-dependent, with walkability scores showing that both are car-dependent. They also share very similar First Nations household incomes, sitting at $1,625 in Benandarah and $1,750 in Mogood. While Benandarah has more public transport stops and departures, both areas are far below the national figure for people who speak little or no English, with both recording 0.0%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benandarahin Mogood +144 larger in Benandarah gap steady
165 49th pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2016: 166
  • First area, 2021: 165
  • Second area, 2011: 31
  • Second area, 2016: 23
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Benandarahin Mogood +2 yrs older in Mogood gap narrowing
57 yrs 89th pct 59 yrs 91st pct
  • First area, 2016: 55 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 57 yrs
  • Second area, 2011: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 59 yrs
First Nations in Benandarahin Mogood +17.1 pts higher in Mogood gap narrowing
11.5% 88th pct 28.6% 96th pct
  • First area, 2016: 3.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.7%
  • Second area, 2021: 28.6%
Aged 65+ in Benandarahin Mogood +13.2 pts higher in Benandarah gap narrowing
37.0% 93rd pct 23.8% 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 31.3%
  • First area, 2021: 37.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 9.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Under 15 in Benandarahin Mogood +15.2 pts higher in Benandarah gap narrowing
15.2% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.4%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 36.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 39.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
8.7% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 8.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 40.0%

Age structure

38.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +9.6 pts 28.6%
37.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.2 pts 23.8%
4.2% Youth (15–24) +29.1 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.2% Children (0–14) ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
7.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%

Marital status

28.6% Never married +23.8 pts ▸ 52.4%
46.9% Married ◂ +8.8 pts 38.1%
16.3% Divorced +7.5 pts ▸ 23.8%
7.5% Widowed ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.8% Separated ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Benandarah Mogood

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

  • 85+ in Benandarah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Benandarah: 1.6% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Benandarah: 3.8% males, 4.8% females; 75–79 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Benandarah: 5.9% males, 8.1% females; 70–74 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Benandarah: 4.8% males, 4.8% females; 65–69 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 20.0% females
  • 60–64 in Benandarah: 4.8% males, 4.3% females; 60–64 in Mogood: 20.0% males, 26.7% females
  • 55–59 in Benandarah: 5.9% males, 1.6% females; 55–59 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Benandarah: 7.0% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Benandarah: 2.7% males, 5.4% females; 45–49 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Benandarah: 2.2% males, 2.2% females; 40–44 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Benandarah: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Benandarah: 1.6% males, 2.2% females; 30–34 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Benandarah: 0.0% males, 2.7% females; 25–29 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Benandarah: 3.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Benandarah: 2.2% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 33.3% females
  • 10–14 in Benandarah: 4.8% males, 3.2% females; 10–14 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Benandarah: 0.0% males, 1.6% females; 5–9 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Benandarah: 2.2% males, 1.6% females; 0–4 in Mogood: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benandarahin Mogood +8.7 pts higher in Mogood gap narrowing
10.3% 45th pct 19.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 12.0%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
  • Second area, 2011: 22.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Country of birth

82.4% Australia ◂ +6.2 pts 76.2%
1.8% England ◂ +1.8 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

47.3% English ◂ +23.5 pts 23.8%
36.4% Australian +1.7 pts ▸ 38.1%
9.7% Irish +23.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.5% Scottish +12.3 pts ▸ 23.8%
0.0% German +14.3 pts ▸ 14.3%
1.8% Greek +12.5 pts ▸ 14.3%
2.4% Italian ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian 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 Benandarahin Mogood +3.6 pts higher in Benandarah gap narrowing
3.6% 51st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.4%
  • First area, 2021: 3.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Benandarahin Mogood even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

90.3% English only ◂ +9.4 pts 81.0%
1.8% Greek ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi 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 Benandarahin Mogood +12.4 pts higher in Mogood gap narrowing
40.0% 48th pct 52.4% 85th pct
  • First area, 2016: 19.9%
  • First area, 2021: 40.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 35.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 52.4%

Religious affiliation

56.4% Christianity ◂ +4.0 pts 52.4%
40.0% No religion +12.4 pts ▸ 52.4%
7.9% Not stated ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
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

32.7% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 22.8%
  • First area, 2021: 32.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 70.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 52.4%
Bachelor+ in Benandarahin Mogood +16.3 pts higher in Mogood gap widening
2.7% 6th pct 19.0% 65th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 2.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Benandarahin Mogood +1 more in Benandarah
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
494 71st pct
896 12th pct

Highest year of school

32.7% Year 12 +14.4 pts ▸ 47.1%
38.1% Year 10 ◂ +8.7 pts 29.4%
13.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
4.1% Year 11 ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

33.3% Certificate III / IV +5.1 pts ▸ 38.5%
0.0% Bachelor degree +30.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
16.7% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
6.4% Certificate I / II ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.1% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.9% Engineering & related +12.8 pts ▸ 30.8%
0.0% Agriculture & environment +23.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
15.4% Management & commerce +7.7 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.3% Society & culture +12.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
11.5% Education ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.8% Architecture & building ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benandarahin Mogood +$235 higher in Benandarah gap widening
$585 23rd pct $350 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: $483
  • First area, 2021: $585
  • Second area, 2011: $266
  • Second area, 2016: $425
  • Second area, 2021: $350
Household income in Benandarahin Mogood +$125 higher in Benandarah gap narrowing
$1,025 14th pct $900 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: $739
  • First area, 2021: $1,025
  • Second area, 2011: $900
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $900
Family income in Benandarahin Mogood +$692 higher in Benandarah gap widening
$1,625 34th pct $933 5th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,041
  • First area, 2021: $1,625
  • Second area, 2011: $433
  • Second area, 2016: $1,062
  • Second area, 2021: $933
High earners in Benandarahin Mogood even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Benandarahin Mogood
6.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.8%

Household income distribution

31.5% Under $650 +18.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
27.4% $650–$1,499 +12.6 pts ▸ 40.0%
17.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.8 pts 0.0%
6.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

51.0% Under $650 +25.2 pts ▸ 76.2%
35.4% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.4 pts 0.0%
2.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benandarahin Mogood +14.2 pts higher in Mogood
38.2% 87th pct 52.4% 100th pct
Mental health in Benandarahin Mogood +22.4 pts higher in Mogood
10.9% 75th pct 33.3% 100th pct
Needs assistance in Benandarahin Mogood +6.1 pts higher in Benandarah gap widening
6.1% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8%
  • First area, 2021: 6.1%
  • Second area, 2011: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

10.9% Mental health +22.4 pts ▸ 33.3%
14.5% Arthritis +4.5 pts ▸ 19.0%
8.5% Diabetes +10.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
9.7% Asthma +4.6 pts ▸ 14.3%
8.5% Heart disease ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
4.8% Other condition ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
3.6% Cancer ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Lung condition ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

53.9% None ◂ +34.9 pts 19.0%
22.4% One condition +30.0 pts ▸ 52.4%
11.5% Two conditions ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Three or more ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benandarahin Mogood +15.0 pts higher in Mogood gap widening
8.8% 11th pct 23.8% 73rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 13.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%
Unpaid carers in Benandarahin Mogood +33.3 pts higher in Mogood gap widening
9.5% 23rd pct 42.9% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 8.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2011: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Unpaid child care in Benandarahin Mogood +18.4 pts higher in Benandarah gap widening
18.4% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 21.9%
  • First area, 2021: 18.4%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Defence service in Benandarahin Mogood
5.3% 83rd pct
Housework 15h+ in Benandarahin Mogood +5.4 pts higher in Benandarah gap widening
19.7% 25th pct 14.3% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.5%
  • First area, 2021: 19.7%
  • Second area, 2011: 42.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 23.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

First Nations

First Nations people in Benandarahin Mogood +13 larger in Benandarah
19 67th pct 6 51st pct
Median age in Benandarahin Mogood +20 yrs older in Mogood
17 yrs 14th pct 37 yrs 75th pct
Median income in Benandarahin Mogood +$100 higher in Benandarah
$449 25th pct $349 11th pct
Household income in Benandarahin Mogood +$125 higher in Mogood
$1,625 47th pct $1,750 52nd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benandarahin Mogood +0.6 larger in Mogood gap widening
2.1 19th pct 2.7 71st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.0
  • First area, 2021: 2.1
  • Second area, 2011: 3.5
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.7
13.8% 67th pct
  • First area, 2016: 14.6%
  • First area, 2021: 13.8%
  • Second area, 2011: 17.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Living alone in Benandarahin Mogood
39.7% 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 43.3%
  • First area, 2021: 39.7%

Family composition

38.5% Couples without children +14.1 pts ▸ 52.6%
44.0% Couples with children ◂ +1.9 pts 42.1%
0.0% Other families +26.3 pts ▸ 26.3%
13.8% One-parent families ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

39.7% 1 person ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%
37.0% 2 people ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
9.6% 4 people +20.4 pts ▸ 30.0%
6.8% 3 people ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% 5 people ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$230 34th pct
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • First area, 2021: $230
Mortgage in Benandarahin Mogood +$659 higher in Mogood gap widening
$1,205 24th pct $1,864 64th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,422
  • First area, 2021: $1,205
  • Second area, 2011: $2,100
  • Second area, 2016: $1,506
  • Second area, 2021: $1,864
People / bedroom in Benandarahin Mogood +0.20 higher in Mogood gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.60
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2011: 1.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
8.2% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Owned outright in Benandarahin Mogood
53.4% 82nd pct
  • First area, 2016: 53.3%
  • First area, 2021: 53.4%
Separate houses in Benandarahin Mogood
61.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: 61.7%
  • First area, 2021: 61.6%
56.2% 12th pct
  • First area, 2016: 63.3%
  • First area, 2021: 56.2%

How homes are owned or rented

53.4% Owned outright ◂ +3.4 pts 50.0%
16.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
9.6% Other tenure ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
8.2% Rented ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Not stated ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

61.6% Separate house ◂ +11.6 pts 50.0%
34.2% Other dwelling ◂ +34.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

23.3% 3 bedrooms +16.7 pts ▸ 40.0%
20.5% 4 bedrooms +9.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +21.9 pts 0.0%
13.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
12.3% 5 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

5.9% 77th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 5.9%
Work from home in Benandarahin Mogood
4.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.5%
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Benandarahin Mogood +2 more in Benandarah
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benandarahin Mogood +12.12 more in Benandarah
12.12 88th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benandarahin Mogood +84.8 more in Benandarah
84.8 67th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benandarahin Mogood +1 more in Benandarah
1 71st pct 0 0th pct
90 100th pct

How people get to work

63.6% Car (driver) +61.4 pts ▸ 125.0%
4.5% Worked at home ◂ +4.5 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%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

11.8% 4 or more +58.2 pts ▸ 70.0%
30.9% 2 vehicles +9.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
35.3% 1 vehicle ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
8.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% No vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benandarahin Mogood +2.9 pts higher in Benandarah gap narrowing
17.2% 12th pct 14.3% 9th pct
  • First area, 2016: 25.6%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2011: 19.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 34.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benandarahin Mogood
5.7% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 6.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
Participation in Benandarahin Mogood +14.3 pts higher in Mogood gap narrowing
47.6% 17th pct 61.9% 54th pct
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 47.6%
  • Second area, 2011: 37.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 76.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 61.9%
53.0% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51.1%
  • First area, 2021: 53.0%

Industries people work in

12.1% Retail trade +37.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.6% Health care & social assistance +26.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.1% Construction ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
7.6% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%
6.1% Wholesale trade ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other services ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Manufacturing ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
4.5% Education & training ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Technicians & trades +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.6% Sales workers +42.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
16.7% Managers +20.8 pts ▸ 37.5%
12.1% Community & personal service +25.4 pts ▸ 37.5%
15.2% Labourers ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
12.1% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.1 pts 0.0%
10.6% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
4.5% Professionals ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benandarahin Mogood +0.2 higher in Benandarah
0.4 48th pct 0.1 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Benandarahin Mogood +0.1 more in Benandarah
0.2 43rd pct 0.1 37th pct
15-min city in Benandarahin Mogood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benandarahin Mogood +6.2 pts higher in Mogood
2.1% 59th pct 8.3% 63rd pct
Walk to transit in Benandarahin Mogood +2.1 pts higher in Benandarah
2.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benandarahin Mogood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benandarahin Mogood +0.5 pts higher in Benandarah
0.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benandarahin Mogood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benandarahin Mogood +43.3 more in Benandarah
90.9 87th pct 47.6 80th pct
Intersections/km² in Benandarahin Mogood +1 higher in Benandarah
1 47th pct 0 28th pct
Mean slope in Benandarahin Mogood +3.2 pts higher in Mogood
10.1% 81st pct 13.3% 89th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benandarah vs Mogood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10287/benandarah/vs/SAL12674/mogood