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Bemm River vs Tonghi Creek

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 16 km apart · Bemm River profile · Tonghi Creek profile

Bemm River Tonghi Creek

Bemm River and Tonghi Creek are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Tonghi Creek is much smaller, with just five residents, while Bemm River has 72. Residents in Tonghi Creek are far older, with a typical age of 78 compared to 67 in Bemm River. Incomes are also quite different; the typical weekly household income in Tonghi Creek is $1,375, which is far higher than the $710 seen in Bemm River. Bemm River is more walkable, with a score of 3.4 (mostly car-dependent), whereas Tonghi Creek is 0.3 (car-dependent).

Both areas are almost identical in their lack of local services, as no homes in either place are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or public transport. This lack of infrastructure is consistent across both neighbours, and neither area has any public transport stops. Both places also have populations that are far older than the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Household income: $665 higher in Tonghi Creek Population: 67 larger in Bemm River Personal income: $337 higher in Tonghi Creek Median age: 11 yrs older in Tonghi Creek Family income: $509 higher in Tonghi Creek

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +67 larger in Bemm River gap widening
72 34th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +11 yrs older in Tonghi Creek gap widening
67 yrs 100th pct 78 yrs 100th pct
First Nations in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
5.6% 76th pct —
Aged 65+ in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
62.5% 100th pct —
Under 15 in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
De facto in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
12.9% 56th pct —

Age structure

62.5% Seniors (65+) ◂ +2.5 pts 60.0%
30.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +30.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

68.1% Married +31.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
19.4% Never married ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
12.5% Divorced ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
12.5% Widowed ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bemm River Tonghi Creek

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
16.7% 70th pct —

Country of birth

76.4% Australia +103.6 pts ▸ 180.0%
5.6% New Zealand ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% England ◂ +4.2 pts 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

41.7% English +58.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
15.3% Irish +64.7 pts ▸ 80.0%
38.9% Australian ◂ +38.9 pts 0.0%
12.5% Scottish ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
8.3% Dutch ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
6.9% Italian ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% German ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

90.3% English only +9.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
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% 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 Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
62.5% 97th pct —

Religious affiliation

22.2% Christianity +57.8 pts ▸ 80.0%
62.5% No religion ◂ +62.5 pts 0.0%
15.3% Not stated ◂ +15.3 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

Year 12 in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
19.4% 1st pct —
Bachelor+ in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

19.4% Year 12 +80.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
26.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +26.4 pts 0.0%
19.4% Year 11 ◂ +19.4 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 10 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

45.8% Certificate III / IV ◂ +45.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Bachelor degree +44.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
6.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

25.0% Engineering & related ◂ +25.0 pts 0.0%
12.5% Management & commerce ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.4% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
8.3% Society & culture ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Health even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +$337 higher in Tonghi Creek gap widening
$388 3rd pct $725 45th pct
Household income in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +$665 higher in Tonghi Creek gap widening
$710 2nd pct $1,375 38th pct
Family income in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +$509 higher in Tonghi Creek
$866 3rd pct $1,375 19th pct
High earners in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
High-income homes in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —

Household income distribution

35.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
13.5% Under $650 ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

66.7% Under $650 ◂ +66.7 pts 0.0%
22.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +22.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
33.3% 72nd pct —
Mental health in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
5.6% 27th pct —
Needs assistance in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
6.9% 74th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

19.4% Arthritis +40.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
6.9% Lung condition +53.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
9.7% Other condition ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.3% Heart disease ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%
5.6% Asthma ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
5.6% Mental health ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
4.2% Cancer ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Diabetes ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

16.7% One condition +103.3 pts ▸ 120.0%
13.9% Two conditions +46.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
51.4% None ◂ +51.4 pts 0.0%
4.2% Three or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
34.7% 90th pct —
Unpaid carers in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
9.7% 24th pct —
Unpaid child care in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
9.7% 7th pct —
Defence service in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
3.9% 71st pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
31.9% 85th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +4 larger in Bemm River
4 46th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
63 yrs 97th pct —
Median income in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
$350 12th pct —
Household income in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
$725 9th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +0.2 larger in Tonghi Creek gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Living alone in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
24.3% 52nd pct —

Family composition

70.6% Couples without children +29.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.6% Couples with children ◂ +21.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

51.4% 2 people +48.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.3% 1 person ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
13.5% 3 people ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +$70 higher in Bemm River
$220 31st pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
$1,190 23rd pct —
People / bedroom in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +0.20 higher in Bemm River gap widening
0.80 43rd pct 0.60 7th pct
Renting in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Owned outright in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
51.4% 78th pct —
Separate houses in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
64.9% 12th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
43.2% 6th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

0.0% Rented +133.3 pts ▸ 133.3%
51.4% Owned outright ◂ +51.4 pts 0.0%
16.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

64.9% Separate house +35.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
13.5% Other dwelling ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
24.3% 2 bedrooms ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
18.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +18.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 4 bedrooms even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
35.0% 87th pct —
PT commute in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

15.0% Car (driver) +85.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
35.0% Worked at home ◂ +35.0 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

48.4% 2 vehicles ◂ +48.4 pts 0.0%
38.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +38.7 pts 0.0%
9.7% 4 or more ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
20.8% 17th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
0.0% 0th pct —
Participation in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
33.3% 4th pct —
Full-time in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek
40.0% 2nd pct —

Industries people work in

0.0% Education & training +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
50.0% Accommodation & food ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
25.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.0 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% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

50.0% Managers ◂ +50.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Sales workers ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
15.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +15.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +3.1 higher in Bemm River
3.4 74th pct 0.3 47th pct
Types ≤15 min in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +4.1 more in Bemm River
4.4 80th pct 0.3 46th pct
15-min city in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +79.2 pts higher in Bemm River
79.2% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +89.9 pts higher in Bemm River
89.9% 95th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +62.0 pts higher in Bemm River
89.3% 80th pct 27.3% 57th pct
Walk to health in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +475.0 more in Tonghi Creek
125.0 88th pct 600.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek even
0 36th pct 0 21st pct
Mean slope in Bemm Riverin Tonghi Creek +4.1 pts higher in Tonghi Creek
7.3% 65th pct 11.4% 86th pct

Compare Bemm River with nearby areas

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Compare Tonghi Creek with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bemm River vs Tonghi Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20202/bemm-river/vs/SAL22529/tonghi-creek