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Bendolba vs Fosterton

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.5 km apart · Bendolba profile · Fosterton profile

Bendolba Fosterton

Bendolba and Fosterton are neighbouring rural areas with very different resident profiles. Bendolba is much younger, with a typical age of 37 and 23.3% of people under 15. This helps explain why 30.6% of its residents provide unpaid childcare and why one-parent families are far more common (12.9%) than in Fosterton, where they are not present. In contrast, Fosterton is far older, with a typical age of 58 and a much higher share of seniors (33.0%). Residents in Fosterton are also more likely to have finished Year 12 (51.8%) and work from home (25.0%).

Both areas sit near the national figure for volunteers, with Bendolba at 14.8% and Fosterton at 28.9%. They also share a similar proportion of First Nations people (around 8%) and have nearly identical typical weekly family incomes. While Bendolba has more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, both areas remain entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 21 yrs older in Fosterton Unpaid child care: 18.6 pts higher in Bendolba Unemployment: 5.3 pts higher in Bendolba Separate houses: 11.1 pts higher in Fosterton Under 15: 13.7 pts higher in Bendolba

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bendolbain Fosterton +159 larger in Bendolba gap widening
253 58th pct 94 40th pct
Median age in Bendolbain Fosterton +21 yrs older in Fosterton gap widening
37 yrs 20th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Bendolbain Fosterton +0.2 pts higher in Fosterton gap narrowing
8.3% 86th pct 8.5% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Bendolbain Fosterton +13.6 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
19.4% 53rd pct 33.0% 89th pct
Under 15 in Bendolbain Fosterton +13.7 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
23.3% 85th pct 9.6% 15th pct
De facto in Bendolbain Fosterton +3.8 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
12.5% 53rd pct 8.7% 25th pct

Age structure

26.1% Older adults (45–64) +11.1 pts ▸ 37.2%
19.4% Seniors (65+) +13.6 pts ▸ 33.0%
23.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +13.7 pts 9.6%
22.9% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +18.7 pts 4.3%
11.9% Youth (15–24) +0.9 pts ▸ 12.8%

Marital status

50.5% Married +12.1 pts ▸ 62.7%
34.7% Never married ◂ +9.4 pts 25.3%
9.7% Divorced ◂ +0.1 pts 9.6%
4.1% Widowed +5.6 pts ▸ 9.6%
4.6% Separated +1.4 pts ▸ 6.0%

Age & sex structure

Bendolba Fosterton

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bendolbain Fosterton +5.9 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
1.6% 7th pct 7.4% 31st pct

Country of birth

94.5% Australia ◂ +13.6 pts 80.9%
0.0% England +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
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

51.4% Australian ◂ +7.8 pts 43.6%
51.4% English ◂ +12.0 pts 39.4%
9.5% Irish +3.3 pts ▸ 12.8%
5.1% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 5.3%
3.6% German ◂ +0.4 pts 3.2%
2.0% Italian ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese 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 Bendolbain Fosterton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Bendolbain Fosterton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

99.2% English only ◂ +10.9 pts 88.3%
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% 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 Bendolbain Fosterton +4.1 pts higher in Bendolba gap steady
36.0% 37th pct 31.9% 27th pct

Religious affiliation

63.6% Christianity ◂ +12.6 pts 51.1%
36.0% No religion ◂ +4.1 pts 31.9%
2.0% Not stated +10.8 pts ▸ 12.8%
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 Bendolbain Fosterton +16.2 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
35.6% 25th pct 51.8% 66th pct
Bachelor+ in Bendolbain Fosterton +3.3 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
18.4% 63rd pct 21.7% 72nd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Bendolbain Fosterton even
3 67th pct 3 67th pct
Avg size in Bendolbain Fosterton even
300 48th pct 300 48th pct
ICSEA in Bendolbain Fosterton even
940 22nd pct 940 22nd pct

Highest year of school

35.6% Year 12 +16.2 pts ▸ 51.8%
38.9% Year 10 ◂ +7.1 pts 31.8%
19.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +15.9 pts 3.5%
7.8% Year 11 ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

44.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +28.6 pts 16.3%
19.4% Bachelor degree +1.0 pts ▸ 20.4%
10.2% Advanced diploma / diploma +4.1 pts ▸ 14.3%
12.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.0 pts 10.2%
5.1% Graduate diploma / certificate +1.0 pts ▸ 6.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +6.1 pts ▸ 6.1%

Field of qualification

17.3% Management & commerce +7.1 pts ▸ 24.5%
18.4% Engineering & related ◂ +4.1 pts 14.3%
12.2% Education +4.1 pts ▸ 16.3%
10.2% Health +2.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.2% Society & culture +1.0 pts ▸ 12.2%
8.2% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
3.1% Natural & physical sciences +5.1 pts ▸ 8.2%
7.1% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bendolbain Fosterton +$104 higher in Fosterton gap widening
$662 34th pct $766 53rd pct
Household income in Bendolbain Fosterton +$300 higher in Bendolba gap widening
$1,625 56th pct $1,325 34th pct
Family income in Bendolbain Fosterton +$94 higher in Fosterton gap widening
$1,843 47th pct $1,937 53rd pct
High earners in Bendolbain Fosterton +5.2 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
15.3% 80th pct 20.5% 89th pct
High-income homes in Bendolbain Fosterton +3.9 pts higher in Fosterton gap narrowing
6.7% 20th pct 10.5% 32nd pct

Household income distribution

31.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +2.2 pts 28.9%
24.4% Under $650 ◂ +6.0 pts 18.4%
22.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +11.7 pts 10.5%
3.3% $4,000 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
3.3% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

45.9% Under $650 ◂ +6.2 pts 39.8%
26.5% $650–$1,499 +9.6 pts ▸ 36.1%
7.7% $3,000 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 14.5%
13.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +4.1 pts 9.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.0 pts higher in Bendolba
29.6% 54th pct 27.7% 44th pct
Mental health in Bendolbain Fosterton +1.9 pts higher in Bendolba
8.3% 52nd pct 6.4% 34th pct
Needs assistance in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.3 pts higher in Bendolba gap narrowing
5.5% 61st pct 3.2% 33rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

8.3% Arthritis +5.5 pts ▸ 13.8%
12.3% Asthma ◂ +1.6 pts 10.6%
4.0% Heart disease +4.6 pts ▸ 8.5%
8.3% Mental health ◂ +1.9 pts 6.4%
2.4% Cancer +5.1 pts ▸ 7.4%
5.9% Other condition +0.5 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.3% Diabetes ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Lung condition ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.2% None ◂ +9.7 pts 57.4%
19.8% One condition +0.4 pts ▸ 20.2%
2.4% Three or more +4.0 pts ▸ 6.4%
6.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.1 pts 4.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bendolbain Fosterton +14.1 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
14.8% 33rd pct 28.9% 84th pct
Unpaid carers in Bendolbain Fosterton +5.0 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
14.3% 66th pct 19.3% 89th pct
Unpaid child care in Bendolbain Fosterton +18.6 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
30.6% 76th pct 12.0% 9th pct
Defence service in Bendolbain Fosterton +4.2 pts higher in Bendolba
4.2% 73rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Bendolbain Fosterton +12.5 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
34.2% 88th pct 21.7% 35th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Bendolbain Fosterton +13 larger in Bendolba
21 69th pct 8 57th pct
Median age in Bendolbain Fosterton +11 yrs older in Fosterton
15 yrs 11th pct 26 yrs 50th pct
Median income in Bendolbain Fosterton +$675 higher in Bendolba
$900 73rd pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Bendolbain Fosterton even
$1,999 62nd pct $1,999 62nd pct
Indigenous language in Bendolbain Fosterton
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bendolbain Fosterton +0.8 larger in Bendolba gap widening
2.8 76th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Bendolbain Fosterton +12.9 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
12.9% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Bendolbain Fosterton +16.8 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
20.0% 37th pct 36.8% 87th pct

Family composition

28.6% Couples without children +27.9 pts ▸ 56.5%
55.8% Couples with children ◂ +25.1 pts 30.6%
12.9% One-parent families ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.8% 2 people +7.0 pts ▸ 44.7%
20.0% 1 person +16.8 pts ▸ 36.8%
13.3% 3 people ◂ +5.4 pts 7.9%
12.2% 5 people ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
7.8% 4 people +0.1 pts ▸ 7.9%
5.6% 6 or more ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bendolbain Fosterton +$65 higher in Bendolba gap steady
$325 64th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Bendolbain Fosterton +$271 higher in Fosterton gap narrowing
$1,896 66th pct $2,167 80th pct
People / bedroom in Bendolbain Fosterton +0.10 higher in Bendolba gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Bendolbain Fosterton +13.8 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
32.2% 81st pct 18.4% 55th pct
Owned outright in Bendolbain Fosterton +10.3 pts higher in Fosterton gap narrowing
34.4% 31st pct 44.7% 61st pct
Separate houses in Bendolbain Fosterton +11.1 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
88.9% 29th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Bendolbain Fosterton +14.3 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
77.8% 45th pct 92.1% 83rd pct

How homes are owned or rented

34.4% Owned outright +10.3 pts ▸ 44.7%
32.2% Rented ◂ +13.8 pts 18.4%
24.4% Owned with a mortgage +4.5 pts ▸ 28.9%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

88.9% Separate house +11.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

42.2% 3 bedrooms +10.4 pts ▸ 52.6%
32.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +3.3 pts 28.9%
0.0% 1 bedroom +13.2 pts ▸ 13.2%
12.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.7 pts 10.5%
3.3% 5 or more +7.2 pts ▸ 10.5%
0.0% Studio / none +7.9 pts ▸ 7.9%

Weekly rent distribution

48.3% $200–$349 +37.4 pts ▸ 85.7%
27.6% $350–$549 ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

68.2% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +40.9 pts 27.3%
13.6% $3,000 or more +31.8 pts ▸ 45.5%
36.4% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +36.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bendolbain Fosterton even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Bendolbain Fosterton +12.7 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
12.3% 35th pct 25.0% 72nd pct
PT commute in Bendolbain Fosterton even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Bendolbain Fosterton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bendolbain Fosterton even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bendolbain Fosterton even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bendolbain Fosterton even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Bendolbain Fosterton +16 longer in Bendolba
84 99th pct 68 90th pct
Drive to city in Bendolbain Fosterton +3 longer in Fosterton
153 90th pct 156 91st pct

How people get to work

65.8% Car (driver) ◂ +17.9 pts 47.9%
12.3% Worked at home +12.7 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Walked +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
3.5% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.3% 2 vehicles +15.9 pts ▸ 55.3%
38.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +19.8 pts 18.4%
12.4% 3 vehicles +3.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
10.1% 4 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 13.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bendolbain Fosterton +11.7 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
36.1% 68th pct 24.5% 27th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bendolbain Fosterton +5.3 pts higher in Bendolba gap widening
5.3% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Bendolbain Fosterton +0.2 pts higher in Fosterton gap narrowing
57.7% 40th pct 57.8% 40th pct
Full-time in Bendolbain Fosterton +4.8 pts higher in Fosterton gap widening
53.5% 27th pct 58.3% 51st pct

Industries people work in

14.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +4.7 pts ▸ 18.8%
14.9% Construction ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
14.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.7 pts 6.3%
14.0% Education & training ◂ +1.5 pts 12.5%
2.6% Administrative & support +9.9 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.8% Retail trade ◂ +2.5 pts 6.3%
0.0% Manufacturing +8.3 pts ▸ 8.3%
7.9% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.0% Mining ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
2.6% Transport & warehousing +3.6 pts ▸ 6.3%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.3 pts ▸ 6.3%
3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.9% Managers +12.2 pts ▸ 27.1%
17.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +17.5 pts 0.0%
16.7% Professionals ◂ +2.1 pts 14.6%
15.8% Community & personal service ◂ +9.5 pts 6.3%
5.3% Clerical & administrative +7.2 pts ▸ 12.5%
10.5% Labourers +2.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
12.3% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +3.9 pts 8.3%
4.4% Sales workers +3.9 pts ▸ 8.3%

Walkability

Walk score in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.0 higher in Bendolba
2.0 66th pct 0.0 28th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.4 more in Bendolba
2.4 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Bendolbain Fosterton +21.1 pts higher in Bendolba
21.1% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.4 pts higher in Bendolba
2.4% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bendolbain Fosterton even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bendolbain Fosterton +54.5 pts higher in Bendolba
54.5% 77th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bendolbain Fosterton +54.5 pts higher in Bendolba
54.5% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Bendolbain Fosterton +54.5 pts higher in Bendolba
54.5% 85th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bendolbain Fosterton +11.9 more in Bendolba
11.9 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Bendolbain Fosterton +1 higher in Bendolba
1 46th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Bendolbain Fosterton +2.8 pts higher in Fosterton
7.0% 63rd pct 9.9% 80th pct

Compare Bendolba with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bendolba vs Fosterton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10291/bendolba/vs/SAL11556/fosterton