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Binya vs Erigolia

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 20 km apart · Binya profile · Erigolia profile

Binya Erigolia

Binya and Erigolia are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. Binya is more diverse in its makeup, with a far higher share of people aged 65 and over (15.6% compared to 0.0%) and a much larger group with no religion (32.0% versus 0.0%). Binya also has more residents earning $2,000 or more a week (18.3% compared to 0.0%) and a higher rate of volunteers at 36.6%, while Erigolia's share is 18.2%.

Everyday life is similar in both places, with about 77% of adults working or looking for work and roughly 20% of the population moving in the last five years. Both areas are very remote, as no homes in either Binya or Erigolia are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While Binya has more infrastructure, such as a school within 3km, the typical personal weekly income is well higher in Erigolia at $1,224, compared to $892 in Binya.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Binyain Erigolia +93 larger in Binya gap steady
122 45th pct 29 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: 191
  • First area, 2016: 140
  • First area, 2021: 122
  • Second area, 2016: 47
  • Second area, 2021: 29
Median age in Binyain Erigolia +1 yrs older in Binya gap steady
42 yrs 38th pct 41 yrs 33rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 35 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 42 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 36 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 41 yrs
First Nations in Binyain Erigolia +5.7 pts higher in Binya gap widening
5.7% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.1%
  • First area, 2016: 4.3%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Binyain Erigolia +15.6 pts higher in Binya gap widening
15.6% 36th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 14.7%
  • First area, 2016: 19.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Binyain Erigolia +4.6 pts higher in Binya gap steady
28.7% 93rd pct 24.1% 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: 20.9%
  • First area, 2016: 30.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 25.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 24.1%
12.0% 49th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3%
  • First area, 2016: 3.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 11.1%

Age structure

30.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.1 pts 17.2%
28.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +4.6 pts 24.1%
19.7% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +2.4 pts 17.2%
15.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
3.3% Youth (15–24) +7.1 pts ▸ 10.3%

Marital status

59.1% Married even 59.1%
25.8% Never married +6.0 pts ▸ 31.8%
7.5% Divorced ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
4.3% Widowed ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% Separated ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Binya Erigolia

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

  • 85+ in Binya: 0.0% males, 4.2% females; 85+ in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Binya: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Binya: 0.0% males, 2.5% females; 75–79 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Binya: 5.1% males, 2.5% females; 70–74 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Binya: 0.0% males, 2.5% females; 65–69 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Binya: 6.8% males, 5.9% females; 60–64 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Binya: 2.5% males, 4.2% females; 55–59 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Binya: 3.4% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Binya: 0.0% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in Erigolia: 17.9% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Binya: 6.8% males, 3.4% females; 40–44 in Erigolia: 10.7% males, 21.4% females
  • 35–39 in Binya: 0.0% males, 7.6% females; 35–39 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Binya: 2.5% males, 3.4% females; 30–34 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Binya: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Binya: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Binya: 3.4% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Binya: 5.1% males, 7.6% females; 10–14 in Erigolia: 14.3% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Binya: 8.5% males, 2.5% females; 5–9 in Erigolia: 25.0% males, 10.7% females
  • 0–4 in Binya: 3.4% males, 2.5% females; 0–4 in Erigolia: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Binyain Erigolia +6.6 pts higher in Binya gap steady
6.6% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.2%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 6.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 8.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

94.3% Australia ◂ +15.0 pts 79.3%
3.3% New Zealand ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
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

37.7% English +31.3 pts ▸ 69.0%
45.1% Australian +3.2 pts ▸ 48.3%
19.7% Irish +4.5 pts ▸ 24.1%
23.0% Scottish +1.2 pts ▸ 24.1%
17.2% Italian ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
7.4% German ◂ +7.4 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 Binyain Erigolia even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Binyain Erigolia 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

96.7% English only ◂ +0.2 pts 96.6%
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 Binyain Erigolia +32.0 pts higher in Binya gap widening
32.0% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 5.3%
  • First area, 2016: 18.6%
  • First area, 2021: 32.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Religious affiliation

70.5% Christianity +26.1 pts ▸ 96.6%
32.0% No religion ◂ +32.0 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%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Binyain Erigolia +8.4 pts higher in Binya gap widening
53.4% 69th pct 45.0% 50th pct
  • First area, 2011: 37.9%
  • First area, 2016: 49.5%
  • First area, 2021: 53.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 55.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 45.0%
Bachelor+ in Binyain Erigolia +2.5 pts higher in Binya gap narrowing
16.1% 56th pct 13.6% 46th pct
  • First area, 2011: 10.7%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 28.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Schools/1k kids in Binyain Erigolia
28.57 93rd pct
Schools ≤3 km in Binyain Erigolia +1 more in Binya
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
19 4th pct
1,008 61st pct

Highest year of school

53.4% Year 12 ◂ +8.4 pts 45.0%
27.3% Year 10 ◂ +12.3 pts 15.0%
9.1% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
6.8% Year 11 ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

30.8% Certificate III / IV +2.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
23.1% Bachelor degree +1.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
11.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +13.5 pts ▸ 25.0%
5.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

17.3% Agriculture & environment +16.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
15.4% Education +17.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
5.8% Society & culture +27.6 pts ▸ 33.3%
21.2% Engineering & related ◂ +21.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Health ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
7.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
5.8% Management & commerce ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Binyain Erigolia +$332 higher in Erigolia gap widening
$892 72nd pct $1,224 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: $507
  • First area, 2016: $807
  • First area, 2021: $892
  • Second area, 2016: $725
  • Second area, 2021: $1,224
Household income in Binyain Erigolia +$374 higher in Erigolia gap widening
$1,875 69th pct $2,249 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,075
  • First area, 2016: $1,449
  • First area, 2021: $1,875
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $2,249
Family income in Binyain Erigolia +$771 higher in Erigolia gap widening
$1,978 56th pct $2,749 87th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,562
  • First area, 2016: $1,899
  • First area, 2021: $1,978
  • Second area, 2016: $1,958
  • Second area, 2021: $2,749
High earners in Binyain Erigolia +18.3 pts higher in Binya gap widening
18.3% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 3.9%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 18.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Binyain Erigolia
20.9% 64th pct
  • First area, 2011: 13.6%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 20.9%

Household income distribution

32.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
23.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
14.0% $4,000 or more ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.3% $650–$1,499 +7.6 pts ▸ 40.9%
40.9% Under $650 ◂ +40.9 pts 0.0%
16.1% $1,500–$2,999 +15.7 pts ▸ 31.8%
10.8% $3,000 or more ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Binyain Erigolia +16.7 pts higher in Binya
27.0% 41st pct 10.3% 1st pct
Mental health in Binyain Erigolia +4.1 pts higher in Binya
4.1% 21st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Binyain Erigolia even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

15.6% Asthma ◂ +15.6 pts 0.0%
4.1% Other condition +9.7 pts ▸ 13.8%
9.0% Arthritis ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
4.9% Cancer ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.1% Heart disease ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Mental health ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
3.3% Diabetes ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

66.4% None +16.4 pts ▸ 82.8%
21.3% One condition ◂ +11.0 pts 10.3%
8.2% Two conditions ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Binyain Erigolia +18.4 pts higher in Binya gap narrowing
36.6% 91st pct 18.2% 51st pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.9%
  • First area, 2016: 48.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 18.2%
Unpaid carers in Binyain Erigolia +0.7 pts higher in Erigolia gap narrowing
12.9% 51st pct 13.6% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.8%
  • First area, 2021: 12.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%
Unpaid child care in Binyain Erigolia +5.0 pts higher in Binya gap narrowing
32.3% 82nd pct 27.3% 60th pct
  • First area, 2011: 29.8%
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 32.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 53.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 27.3%
Defence service in Binyain Erigolia
0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Binyain Erigolia +3.6 pts higher in Binya gap widening
17.2% 15th pct 13.6% 11th pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.0%
  • First area, 2016: 22.1%
  • First area, 2021: 17.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 21.9%
  • Second area, 2021: 13.6%

First Nations

First Nations people in Binyain Erigolia +7 larger in Binya
7 54th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Binyain Erigolia
37 yrs 75th pct
Median income in Binyain Erigolia
$1,124 86th pct
Household income in Binyain Erigolia
$1,649 48th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Binyain Erigolia +0.7 larger in Erigolia gap widening
3.1 88th pct 3.8 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 3.4
  • First area, 2021: 3.1
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 3.8
One-parent in Binyain Erigolia +11.7 pts higher in Binya gap widening
11.7% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 9.7%
  • First area, 2016: 5.3%
  • First area, 2021: 11.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 9.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Living alone in Binyain Erigolia
20.9% 40th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.4%
  • First area, 2016: 17.8%
  • First area, 2021: 20.9%

Family composition

63.1% Couples with children +17.7 pts ▸ 80.8%
22.5% Couples without children ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
11.7% One-parent families ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

20.9% 1 person +16.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
27.9% 2 people ◂ +27.9 pts 0.0%
20.9% 5 people ◂ +20.9 pts 0.0%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
14.0% 4 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
9.3% 6 or more ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Binyain Erigolia +$249 higher in Binya
$250 40th pct $1 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $10
  • First area, 2021: $250
  • Second area, 2021: $1
$650 5th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,125
  • First area, 2016: $1,031
  • First area, 2021: $650
People / bedroom in Binyain Erigolia +0.10 higher in Erigolia gap narrowing
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 0.60
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
9.3% 24th pct
  • First area, 2011: 25.0%
  • First area, 2016: 22.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.3%
Owned outright in Binyain Erigolia
44.2% 59th pct
  • First area, 2011: 58.8%
  • First area, 2016: 35.6%
  • First area, 2021: 44.2%
Separate houses in Binyain Erigolia
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%
3+ bedrooms in Binyain Erigolia
74.4% 37th pct
  • First area, 2011: 92.5%
  • First area, 2016: 77.8%
  • First area, 2021: 74.4%

How homes are owned or rented

44.2% Owned outright +30.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
23.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
9.3% Rented ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
7.0% Other tenure ◂ +7.0 pts 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

23.3% 3 bedrooms +14.2 pts ▸ 37.5%
37.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +37.2 pts 0.0%
14.0% 5 or more ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Binyain Erigolia
31.9% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 30.8%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 31.9%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
PT commute in Binyain Erigolia
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
PT stops in Binyain Erigolia +2 more in Binya
2 71st pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Binyain Erigolia +16.39 more in Binya
16.39 90th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Binyain Erigolia +114.8 more in Binya
114.8 70th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Binyain Erigolia +2 more in Binya
2 75th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

55.6% Car (driver) ◂ +32.0 pts 23.5%
31.9% Worked at home +15.1 pts ▸ 47.1%
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

12.8% 4 or more +53.8 pts ▸ 66.7%
46.2% 2 vehicles +3.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.4% 3 vehicles +34.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Binyain Erigolia +0.2 pts higher in Erigolia gap narrowing
19.8% 14th pct 20.0% 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 23.6%
  • First area, 2016: 23.3%
  • First area, 2021: 19.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 6.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 20.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Binyain Erigolia
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7%
  • First area, 2016: 4.1%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Participation in Binyain Erigolia even gap steady
77.4% 92nd pct 77.3% 91st pct
  • First area, 2011: 74.7%
  • First area, 2016: 77.9%
  • First area, 2021: 77.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.1%
  • Second area, 2021: 77.3%
76.4% 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: 65.1%
  • First area, 2016: 67.1%
  • First area, 2021: 76.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 72.0%

Industries people work in

54.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +1.2 pts 52.9%
5.6% Education & training +29.7 pts ▸ 35.3%
6.9% Manufacturing ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.6% Construction ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Wholesale trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

45.8% Managers ◂ +22.3 pts 23.5%
8.3% Clerical & administrative +27.0 pts ▸ 35.3%
22.2% Professionals ◂ +4.6 pts 17.6%
12.5% Labourers ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
9.7% Technicians & trades ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
5.6% Sales workers ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Community & personal service ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Binyain Erigolia +0.7 higher in Binya
0.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Binyain Erigolia +0.9 more in Binya
0.9 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Binyain Erigolia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Binyain Erigolia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Binyain Erigolia +21.0 pts higher in Binya
21.0% 64th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Binyain Erigolia +21.6 pts higher in Binya
21.6% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Binyain Erigolia +22.2 pts higher in Binya
22.2% 54th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Binyain Erigolia even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Binyain Erigolia +57.4 more in Binya
57.4 85th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Binyain Erigolia +0 higher in Binya
1 43rd pct 0 15th pct
Mean slope in Binyain Erigolia +0.2 pts higher in Binya
3.2% 16th pct 3.0% 13th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Binya vs Erigolia [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL10372/binya/vs/SAL11434/erigolia