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Benolong vs Ponto

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 11 km apart · Benolong profile · Ponto profile

Benolong Ponto

Benolong and Ponto are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. They differ most in their age and family structures; the typical resident of Benolong is 32, while Ponto is far older at 49. This shift is seen in the children under 15, who make up 30.2% of Ponto's population compared to 19.7% in Benolong. Benolong has a much higher share of people in de facto relationships (19.6% compared to 0.0% in Ponto) and is more likely to have residents who have moved in the last five years.

Both areas are effectively alike in their lack of public transport and the fact that no residents were born overseas. They also share a similar proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week, with Benolong at 9.4% and Ponto at 8.6%. While Ponto generally has a higher typical personal income, Benolong is more likely to have residents who have completed Year 12.

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Where they differ most

Median age: 17 yrs older in Ponto Recent movers: 26.1 pts higher in Benolong De facto: 19.6 pts higher in Benolong People / bedroom: 0.20 higher in Benolong First Nations: 3.9 pts higher in Benolong

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benolongin Ponto +23 larger in Benolong gap widening
76 35th pct 53 29th pct
Median age in Benolongin Ponto +17 yrs older in Ponto gap widening
32 yrs 9th pct 49 yrs 67th pct
First Nations in Benolongin Ponto +3.9 pts higher in Benolong gap narrowing
3.9% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Benolongin Ponto +14.4 pts higher in Ponto gap widening
15.8% 37th pct 30.2% 86th pct
Under 15 in Benolongin Ponto +10.5 pts higher in Ponto gap steady
19.7% 68th pct 30.2% 95th pct
De facto in Benolongin Ponto +19.6 pts higher in Benolong gap widening
19.6% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

19.7% Children (0–14) +10.5 pts ▸ 30.2%
15.8% Seniors (65+) +14.4 pts ▸ 30.2%
22.4% Older adults (45–64) +2.2 pts ▸ 24.5%
22.4% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +12.9 pts 9.4%
13.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

67.9% Married +9.2 pts ▸ 77.1%
34.0% Never married ◂ +14.0 pts 20.0%
5.7% Divorced +11.5 pts ▸ 17.1%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Benolong Ponto

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benolongin Ponto even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

86.8% Australia +9.4 pts ▸ 96.2%
0.0% England even 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

51.3% Australian ◂ +9.8 pts 41.5%
31.6% English +8.0 pts ▸ 39.6%
5.3% Irish +17.4 pts ▸ 22.6%
9.2% Scottish +0.2 pts ▸ 9.4%
0.0% German +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
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 Benolongin Ponto even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Benolongin Ponto even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.8% English only ◂ +4.0 pts 86.8%
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 Benolongin Ponto +14.7 pts higher in Ponto gap widening
7.9% 0th pct 22.6% 12th pct

Religious affiliation

78.9% Christianity ◂ +5.4 pts 73.6%
7.9% No religion +14.7 pts ▸ 22.6%
10.5% Not stated ◂ +4.9 pts 5.7%
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 Benolongin Ponto +11.7 pts higher in Benolong gap narrowing
55.3% 73rd pct 43.6% 46th pct
Bachelor+ in Benolongin Ponto +11.5 pts higher in Ponto gap widening
11.3% 36th pct 22.9% 74th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benolongin Ponto even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

55.3% Year 12 ◂ +11.7 pts 43.6%
23.4% Year 10 +20.2 pts ▸ 43.6%
8.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +0.8 pts 7.7%
6.4% Year 11 ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

34.3% Certificate III / IV +1.7 pts ▸ 36.0%
17.1% Bachelor degree +14.9 pts ▸ 32.0%
22.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +2.9 pts 20.0%
8.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

22.9% Education ◂ +6.9 pts 16.0%
14.3% Engineering & related +5.7 pts ▸ 20.0%
11.4% Agriculture & environment +8.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
11.4% Management & commerce +4.6 pts ▸ 16.0%
8.6% Society & culture +7.4 pts ▸ 16.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benolongin Ponto +$383 higher in Ponto gap narrowing
$891 72nd pct $1,274 92nd pct
Household income in Benolongin Ponto +$406 higher in Ponto gap narrowing
$1,843 68th pct $2,249 86th pct
Family income in Benolongin Ponto +$802 higher in Ponto gap narrowing
$1,781 43rd pct $2,583 85th pct
High earners in Benolongin Ponto +0.9 pts higher in Benolong gap narrowing
9.4% 58th pct 8.6% 53rd pct

Household income distribution

47.1% $1,500–$2,999 +11.8 pts ▸ 58.8%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +23.5 pts ▸ 23.5%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

50.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +33.8 pts 17.1%
30.2% Under $650 ◂ +18.8 pts 11.4%
9.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 8.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benolongin Ponto +3.9 pts higher in Ponto
26.3% 37th pct 30.2% 57th pct
Mental health in Benolongin Ponto +11.8 pts higher in Benolong
11.8% 82nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Benolongin Ponto even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

3.9% Arthritis +18.7 pts ▸ 22.6%
15.8% Asthma ◂ +8.2 pts 7.5%
11.8% Mental health ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes +11.3 pts ▸ 11.3%
0.0% Lung condition +9.4 pts ▸ 9.4%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 5.7%
0.0% Other condition +5.7 pts ▸ 5.7%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Heart disease even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

61.8% None ◂ +3.4 pts 58.5%
19.7% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 24.5%
6.6% Two conditions ◂ +0.9 pts 5.7%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benolongin Ponto +5.0 pts higher in Ponto gap narrowing
26.4% 79th pct 31.4% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Benolongin Ponto +1.0 pts higher in Ponto gap narrowing
7.5% 14th pct 8.6% 18th pct
Unpaid child care in Benolongin Ponto +4.2 pts higher in Ponto gap steady
35.8% 88th pct 40.0% 93rd pct
Defence service in Benolongin Ponto +3.3 pts higher in Ponto
7.5% 90th pct 10.8% 98th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benolongin Ponto +10.1 pts higher in Benolong gap narrowing
35.8% 90th pct 25.7% 59th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benolongin Ponto +3 larger in Benolong
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Benolongin Ponto +6 yrs older in Ponto
21 yrs 29th pct 27 yrs 54th pct
Median income in Benolongin Ponto +$175 higher in Benolong
$900 73rd pct $725 58th pct
Household income in Benolongin Ponto +$1,375 higher in Ponto
$1,875 57th pct $3,250 89th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benolongin Ponto +0.6 larger in Benolong gap narrowing
3.4 93rd pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Benolongin Ponto +2.5 pts higher in Ponto gap widening
8.6% 37th pct 11.1% 52nd pct

Family composition

67.2% Couples with children ◂ +16.1 pts 51.1%
22.4% Couples without children +13.1 pts ▸ 35.6%
8.6% One-parent families +2.5 pts ▸ 11.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

17.6% 1 person +17.6 pts ▸ 35.3%
17.6% 2 people +17.6 pts ▸ 35.3%
17.6% 4 people even 17.6%
17.6% 5 people ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% 6 or more ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 3 people even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benolongin Ponto +$40 higher in Benolong
$240 37th pct $200 25th pct
Mortgage in Benolongin Ponto +$100 higher in Ponto
$1,950 69th pct $2,050 74th pct
People / bedroom in Benolongin Ponto +0.20 higher in Benolong gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

23.5% Owned outright +29.4 pts ▸ 52.9%
52.9% Rented ◂ +29.4 pts 23.5%
29.4% Other tenure ◂ +11.8 pts 17.6%
17.6% Owned with a mortgage +5.9 pts ▸ 23.5%
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

47.1% 4 bedrooms even 47.1%
0.0% 3 bedrooms +41.2 pts ▸ 41.2%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

44.4% $200–$349 ◂ +44.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

133.3% Under $1,000 ◂ +133.3 pts 0.0%
100.0% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +100.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Work from home in Benolongin Ponto +2.1 pts higher in Benolong gap narrowing
42.1% 92nd pct 40.0% 91st pct
PT commute in Benolongin Ponto even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Benolongin Ponto even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benolongin Ponto even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benolongin Ponto even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.3% Car (driver) ◂ +15.3 pts 40.0%
42.1% Worked at home ◂ +2.1 pts 40.0%
15.8% Car (passenger) ◂ +15.8 pts 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

58.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +11.8 pts 47.1%
0.0% 4 or more +52.9 pts ▸ 52.9%
41.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
23.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +5.9 pts 17.6%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benolongin Ponto +26.1 pts higher in Benolong gap widening
31.7% 53rd pct 5.7% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benolongin Ponto even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Benolongin Ponto +2.7 pts higher in Ponto gap narrowing
83.0% 97th pct 85.7% 100th pct
Full-time in Benolongin Ponto +11.6 pts higher in Benolong gap widening
81.6% 98th pct 70.0% 88th pct

Industries people work in

31.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.4 pts ▸ 50.0%
21.1% Education & training ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade +20.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
0.0% Public administration & safety +16.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.5% Other services ◂ +10.5 pts 0.0%
7.9% Construction ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
7.9% Professional & technical ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

47.4% Managers +2.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
18.4% Professionals +1.6 pts ▸ 20.0%
18.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
7.9% Technicians & trades +8.8 pts ▸ 16.7%
13.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Labourers +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0 17th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benolongin Ponto even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benolongin Ponto +78.9 more in Benolong
78.9 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benolongin Ponto even
0 7th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Benolongin Ponto +0.9 pts higher in Benolong
5.1% 44th pct 4.2% 32nd pct

Compare Benolong with nearby areas

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Compare Ponto with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benolong vs Ponto [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10296/benolong/vs/SAL13253/ponto