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Binjura vs Chakola

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 15 km apart · Binjura profile · Chakola profile

Binjura Chakola

Binjura and Chakola are two nearby areas in New South Wales with very different profiles. Binjura has a much more highly qualified workforce, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to just 4.3% in Chakola. This helps explain why Binjura has a far higher share of high earners, with 17.3% earning $2,000 or more a week compared to 4.3% in Chakola. Binjura also has far more large homes, with 80.9% having three or more bedrooms, while the same figure is 55.2% in Chakola.

Both areas are completely car-dependent and share a similar daily reality, with almost no one using public transport to get around. They are also alike in their home sizes, with both averaging between 2.6 and 2.8 people per household. While Binjura is more likely to have residents aged 65 and over, Chakola has a much higher share of children under 15 at 28.4%.

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Where they differ most

3+ bedrooms: 25.7 pts higher in Binjura Full-time: 25.8 pts higher in Chakola Bachelor+: 23.2 pts higher in Binjura No car: 6.1 pts higher in Binjura Population: 251 larger in Binjura

Demographics & Identity

Population in Binjurain Chakola +251 larger in Binjura gap steady
339 60th pct 88 38th pct
Median age in Binjurain Chakola +2 yrs older in Binjura gap narrowing
48 yrs 62nd pct 46 yrs 54th pct
First Nations in Binjurain Chakola +7.6 pts higher in Chakola gap widening
1.5% 45th pct 9.1% 86th pct
Aged 65+ in Binjurain Chakola +8.8 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
23.6% 71st pct 14.8% 32nd pct
Under 15 in Binjurain Chakola +10.7 pts higher in Chakola gap widening
17.7% 54th pct 28.4% 93rd pct
De facto in Binjurain Chakola +6.8 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
13.2% 58th pct 20.0% 88th pct

Age structure

32.4% Older adults (45–64) +11.9 pts ▸ 44.3%
17.7% Children (0–14) +10.7 pts ▸ 28.4%
23.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +8.8 pts 14.8%
17.1% Young adults (25–44) +2.2 pts ▸ 19.3%
10.3% Youth (15–24) +1.0 pts ▸ 11.4%

Marital status

53.2% Married ◂ +16.0 pts 37.1%
28.9% Never married +4.0 pts ▸ 32.9%
10.6% Divorced +6.6 pts ▸ 17.1%
3.9% Widowed +0.4 pts ▸ 4.3%
2.1% Separated +2.2 pts ▸ 4.3%

Age & sex structure

Binjura Chakola

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Binjurain Chakola +5.7 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
15.9% 67th pct 10.2% 45th pct

Country of birth

76.7% Australia +5.1 pts ▸ 81.8%
6.5% England ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% South Africa ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 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%

Ancestry

47.2% English ◂ +4.0 pts 43.2%
35.4% Australian +7.8 pts ▸ 43.2%
10.0% Irish +9.3 pts ▸ 19.3%
10.9% Scottish ◂ +4.1 pts 6.8%
8.0% German ◂ +2.3 pts 5.7%
4.4% Italian ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
1.8% Dutch ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.5% Filipino ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Indian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Greek ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Binjurain Chakola +1.0 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
4.4% 58th pct 3.4% 50th pct
Limited English in Binjurain Chakola even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

88.2% English only +6.1 pts ▸ 94.3%
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 Binjurain Chakola +13.6 pts higher in Binjura gap steady
44.2% 62nd pct 30.7% 25th pct

Religious affiliation

46.0% Christianity +18.8 pts ▸ 64.8%
44.2% No religion ◂ +13.6 pts 30.7%
10.6% Not stated ◂ +1.5 pts 9.1%
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 Binjurain Chakola +11.3 pts higher in Binjura gap steady
52.3% 67th pct 40.9% 39th pct
Bachelor+ in Binjurain Chakola +23.2 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
27.5% 82nd pct 4.3% 10th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Binjurain Chakola +3 more in Binjura
3 67th pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Binjurain Chakola
216 39th pct —
ICSEA in Binjurain Chakola
971 38th pct —

Highest year of school

52.3% Year 12 ◂ +11.3 pts 40.9%
23.7% Year 10 +6.6 pts ▸ 30.3%
4.9% Year 9 or below +4.2 pts ▸ 9.1%
7.5% Year 11 ◂ +1.5 pts 6.1%

Highest qualification level

28.2% Certificate III / IV +6.8 pts ▸ 35.0%
14.4% Advanced diploma / diploma +15.6 pts ▸ 30.0%
27.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +19.7 pts 7.5%
8.2% Postgraduate degree ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
4.6% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
2.6% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

24.1% Engineering & related ◂ +1.6 pts 22.5%
12.8% Management & commerce +2.2 pts ▸ 15.0%
11.8% Society & culture ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Health ◂ +3.3 pts 7.5%
7.2% Architecture & building +2.8 pts ▸ 10.0%
2.6% Agriculture & environment +7.4 pts ▸ 10.0%
6.2% Education ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.6% Creative arts ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
2.1% Information technology ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Binjurain Chakola +$191 higher in Binjura gap widening
$928 75th pct $737 47th pct
Household income in Binjurain Chakola +$207 higher in Chakola gap narrowing
$2,042 77th pct $2,249 86th pct
Family income in Binjurain Chakola +$213 higher in Chakola gap narrowing
$2,437 79th pct $2,650 86th pct
High earners in Binjurain Chakola +13.0 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
17.3% 86th pct 4.3% 28th pct
High-income homes in Binjurain Chakola +9.2 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
28.7% 80th pct 37.9% 91st pct

Household income distribution

28.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +18.4 pts 10.3%
20.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.6 pts 17.2%
13.0% $3,000–$3,999 +7.6 pts ▸ 20.7%
15.7% $4,000 or more +1.6 pts ▸ 17.2%
12.2% Under $650 +1.6 pts ▸ 13.8%

Personal income distribution

34.2% Under $650 +10.1 pts ▸ 44.3%
27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.5 pts 24.3%
20.1% $1,500–$2,999 +4.2 pts ▸ 24.3%
9.5% $3,000 or more ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Binjurain Chakola +2.3 pts higher in Chakola
29.5% 53rd pct 31.8% 65th pct
Mental health in Binjurain Chakola +5.1 pts higher in Chakola
7.4% 43rd pct 12.5% 86th pct
Needs assistance in Binjurain Chakola +3.6 pts higher in Chakola gap steady
3.2% 34th pct 6.8% 73rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

9.1% Arthritis +3.4 pts ▸ 12.5%
7.4% Mental health +5.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
8.3% Asthma +2.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
7.1% Other condition ◂ +3.7 pts 3.4%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Cancer ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Diabetes ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.8% Stroke ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
1.5% Lung condition ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.3% None ◂ +1.3 pts 58.0%
21.5% One condition ◂ +2.2 pts 19.3%
6.2% Two conditions +4.0 pts ▸ 10.2%
2.7% Three or more ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Binjurain Chakola +10.1 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
21.5% 65th pct 11.4% 17th pct
Unpaid carers in Binjurain Chakola +0.9 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
12.0% 41st pct 12.9% 51st pct
Unpaid child care in Binjurain Chakola +4.9 pts higher in Chakola gap widening
19.4% 24th pct 24.3% 45th pct
Defence service in Binjurain Chakola +3.2 pts higher in Chakola
3.9% 70th pct 7.0% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Binjurain Chakola +4.6 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
24.6% 53rd pct 20.0% 26th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Binjurain Chakola +3 larger in Chakola
5 49th pct 8 57th pct
Median age in Binjurain Chakola +10 yrs older in Binjura
57 yrs 92nd pct 47 yrs 85th pct
Median income in Binjurain Chakola +$351 higher in Chakola
$549 39th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Binjurain Chakola +$926 higher in Binjura
$2,750 86th pct $1,824 55th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Binjurain Chakola +0.2 larger in Chakola gap narrowing
2.6 57th pct 2.8 76th pct
One-parent in Binjurain Chakola +5.0 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
8.4% 35th pct 13.4% 65th pct
Living alone in Binjurain Chakola +0.7 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
23.5% 49th pct 24.1% 52nd pct

Family composition

56.7% Couples with children +7.5 pts ▸ 64.2%
33.7% Couples without children ◂ +11.3 pts 22.4%
8.4% One-parent families +5.0 pts ▸ 13.4%
2.3% Other families ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.3% 2 people +6.6 pts ▸ 44.8%
23.5% 1 person +0.7 pts ▸ 24.1%
18.3% 3 people ◂ +7.9 pts 10.3%
16.5% 4 people ◂ +2.7 pts 13.8%
3.5% 5 people +10.3 pts ▸ 13.8%
7.8% 6 or more +2.5 pts ▸ 10.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Binjurain Chakola +$165 higher in Binjura
$425 86th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Binjurain Chakola +$597 higher in Chakola gap narrowing
$1,700 55th pct $2,297 86th pct
People / bedroom in Binjurain Chakola +0.20 higher in Chakola gap widening
0.70 14th pct 0.90 86th pct
Renting in Binjurain Chakola +8.5 pts higher in Chakola gap widening
8.7% 22nd pct 17.2% 52nd pct
Owned outright in Binjurain Chakola +11.6 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
49.6% 74th pct 37.9% 41st pct
Separate houses in Binjurain Chakola +3.4 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 96.6% 51st pct
3+ bedrooms in Binjurain Chakola +25.7 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
80.9% 54th pct 55.2% 11th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.6% Owned outright ◂ +11.6 pts 37.9%
43.5% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +29.7 pts 13.8%
8.7% Rented +8.5 pts ▸ 17.2%
2.6% Other tenure +11.2 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

101.7% Separate house ◂ +5.2 pts 96.6%
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

42.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +32.3 pts 10.3%
20.9% 3 bedrooms +10.2 pts ▸ 31.0%
8.7% 2 bedrooms +12.0 pts ▸ 20.7%
17.4% 5 or more ◂ +3.6 pts 13.8%
5.2% Studio / none ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
2.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +80.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
30.0% $350–$549 ◂ +30.0 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

16.0% $1,800–$2,999 +209.0 pts ▸ 225.0%
28.0% $1,000–$1,799 +47.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
22.0% Under $1,000 ◂ +22.0 pts 0.0%
12.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Binjurain Chakola +6.1 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
6.1% 78th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Binjurain Chakola +11.9 pts higher in Chakola gap widening
15.1% 45th pct 27.0% 75th pct
PT commute in Binjurain Chakola even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Binjurain Chakola even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Binjurain Chakola even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Binjurain Chakola even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Binjurain Chakola
50 79th pct —

How people get to work

70.3% Car (driver) +2.6 pts ▸ 73.0%
15.1% Worked at home +11.9 pts ▸ 27.0%
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

39.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +15.0 pts 24.1%
25.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +14.9 pts 10.3%
21.7% 3 vehicles +2.4 pts ▸ 24.1%
10.4% 4 or more +6.8 pts ▸ 17.2%
6.1% No vehicle ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Binjurain Chakola +9.3 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
27.2% 36th pct 36.5% 69th pct
Recent arrivals in Binjurain Chakola
9.3% 61st pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Binjurain Chakola +2.3 pts higher in Binjura gap narrowing
2.3% 39th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Binjurain Chakola +10.6 pts higher in Binjura gap widening
60.6% 50th pct 50.0% 22nd pct
Full-time in Binjurain Chakola +25.8 pts higher in Chakola gap narrowing
55.2% 35th pct 81.1% 98th pct

Industries people work in

2.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +13.3 pts ▸ 16.2%
12.8% Construction +3.4 pts ▸ 16.2%
5.8% Public administration & safety +7.7 pts ▸ 13.5%
12.2% Health care & social assistance ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.9% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
8.1% Education & training ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
2.3% Transport & warehousing +5.8 pts ▸ 8.1%
6.4% Professional & technical ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Other services ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
5.2% Retail trade ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
2.9% Mining ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

14.0% Managers +13.1 pts ▸ 27.0%
25.0% Professionals ◂ +14.2 pts 10.8%
10.5% Clerical & administrative +13.9 pts ▸ 24.3%
6.4% Machinery operators & drivers +7.1 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.9% Labourers +3.6 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.4% Technicians & trades ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% Community & personal service +0.9 pts ▸ 10.8%
4.1% Sales workers +4.0 pts ▸ 8.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0 28th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0 29th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Binjurain Chakola +0.5 pts higher in Binjura
0.5% 31st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Binjurain Chakola even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Binjurain Chakola +8.4 more in Chakola
2.9 23rd pct 11.4 45th pct
Intersections/km² in Binjurain Chakola +1 higher in Binjura
1 45th pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Binjurain Chakola +3.1 pts higher in Binjura
11.4% 86th pct 8.4% 73rd pct

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Compare Chakola with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Binjura vs Chakola [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10369/binjura/vs/SAL10880/chakola