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Bena vs Whitelaw

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.4 km apart · Bena profile · Whitelaw profile

Bena Whitelaw

Bena and Whitelaw are neighbouring rural areas with very different social profiles. Bena is more affluent, with a typical weekly personal income of $787 and 11.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week, compared to $449 in Whitelaw where no one earns that much. Whitelaw has a much younger feel, with 33.3% of its population being children under 15, while Bena's share is just 15.2%. There is also a stark difference in health and support needs, as 23.3% of people in Whitelaw need help with daily activities, compared to 3.0% in Bena.

Both areas are essentially car-dependent, with neither having any walkable amenities. This shared reliance on vehicles sits alongside other similarities, such as having roughly the same number of First Nations residents and almost identical typical monthly home-loan payments. While Bena's population is noticeably older, with a typical resident aged 51 compared to 47 in Whitelaw, both areas have a high proportion of older adults well above the national figure.

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Where they differ most

Population: 273 larger in Bena Needs assistance: 20.4 pts higher in Whitelaw Under 15: 18.2 pts higher in Whitelaw Year 12: 13.8 pts higher in Whitelaw One-parent: 10.2 pts higher in Whitelaw

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benain Whitelaw +273 larger in Bena gap steady
303 59th pct 30 19th pct
Median age in Benain Whitelaw +4 yrs older in Bena gap narrowing
51 yrs 74th pct 47 yrs 57th pct
First Nations in Benain Whitelaw +1.0 pts higher in Bena gap steady
1.0% 40th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Benain Whitelaw +4.9 pts higher in Whitelaw gap narrowing
25.1% 75th pct 30.0% 86th pct
Under 15 in Benain Whitelaw +18.2 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
15.2% 37th pct 33.3% 100th pct
De facto in Benain Whitelaw +8.5 pts higher in Bena
8.5% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Age structure

37.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +14.3 pts 23.3%
15.2% Children (0–14) +18.2 pts ▸ 33.3%
25.1% Seniors (65+) +4.9 pts ▸ 30.0%
21.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.1 pts 20.0%
5.6% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.5% Married ◂ +1.5 pts 60.0%
22.6% Never married ◂ +2.6 pts 20.0%
1.9% Separated +10.1 pts ▸ 12.0%
8.9% Divorced ◂ +8.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Widowed ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Bena Whitelaw

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benain Whitelaw +11.5 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
11.9% 52nd pct 23.3% 82nd pct

Country of birth

80.9% Australia +22.5 pts ▸ 103.3%
1.0% New Zealand +15.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
4.0% England ◂ +4.0 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

43.6% English +9.8 pts ▸ 53.3%
41.9% Australian +4.8 pts ▸ 46.7%
16.8% Irish +13.2 pts ▸ 30.0%
14.5% Scottish ◂ +1.2 pts 13.3%
5.6% German ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Dutch ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Italian ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Chinese ◂ +2.0 pts 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 Benain Whitelaw +2.6 pts higher in Bena gap steady
2.6% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Benain Whitelaw even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.7% English only +8.3 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 Benain Whitelaw +7.9 pts higher in Bena gap widening
47.9% 73rd pct 40.0% 48th pct

Religious affiliation

44.2% Christianity +19.1 pts ▸ 63.3%
47.9% No religion ◂ +7.9 pts 40.0%
6.3% Not stated ◂ +6.3 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 Benain Whitelaw +13.8 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
42.2% 43rd pct 56.0% 74th pct
Bachelor+ in Benain Whitelaw +4.3 pts higher in Bena gap steady
16.3% 57th pct 12.0% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benain Whitelaw even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Benain Whitelaw +405 larger in Whitelaw
32 11th pct 437 64th pct
ICSEA in Benain Whitelaw +33 higher in Bena
1,009 61st pct 976 41st pct

Highest year of school

42.2% Year 12 +13.8 pts ▸ 56.0%
8.0% Year 9 or below +32.0 pts ▸ 40.0%
19.9% Year 10 +16.1 pts ▸ 36.0%
20.3% Year 11 +3.7 pts ▸ 24.0%

Highest qualification level

38.6% Certificate III / IV ◂ +23.6 pts 15.0%
19.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +4.0 pts 15.0%
2.5% Certificate I / II +12.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
5.1% Postgraduate degree ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
2.5% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

7.0% Agriculture & environment +38.0 pts ▸ 45.0%
12.0% Engineering & related +8.0 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.0% Health +3.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
10.1% Education +4.9 pts ▸ 15.0%
13.9% Management & commerce ◂ +13.9 pts 0.0%
9.5% Society & culture ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.2% Architecture & building ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
7.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.4% Creative arts ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benain Whitelaw +$338 higher in Bena gap widening
$787 57th pct $449 8th pct
Household income in Benain Whitelaw +$281 higher in Bena gap widening
$1,687 59th pct $1,406 41st pct
Family income in Benain Whitelaw +$381 higher in Bena gap widening
$1,797 44th pct $1,416 22nd pct
High earners in Benain Whitelaw +11.3 pts higher in Bena gap widening
11.3% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Benain Whitelaw
18.8% 59th pct —

Household income distribution

35.0% $1,500–$2,999 +27.5 pts ▸ 62.5%
24.8% $650–$1,499 +25.2 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.0% Under $650 ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.1% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.1 pts 0.0%
7.7% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

37.4% $650–$1,499 +6.6 pts ▸ 44.0%
37.7% Under $650 ◂ +1.7 pts 36.0%
12.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benain Whitelaw +5.0 pts higher in Bena
28.4% 48th pct 23.3% 24th pct
Mental health in Benain Whitelaw +11.6 pts higher in Bena
11.6% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Benain Whitelaw +20.4 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
3.0% 31st pct 23.3% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

4.0% Cancer +12.7 pts ▸ 16.7%
3.6% Other condition +13.0 pts ▸ 16.7%
10.2% Arthritis +3.1 pts ▸ 13.3%
4.6% Asthma +8.7 pts ▸ 13.3%
11.6% Mental health ◂ +11.6 pts 0.0%
3.6% Heart disease ◂ +3.6 pts 0.0%
3.0% Diabetes ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Lung condition ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

59.1% None +14.3 pts ▸ 73.3%
20.5% One condition +9.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
1.3% Three or more +15.3 pts ▸ 16.7%
5.3% Two conditions ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benain Whitelaw +1.3 pts higher in Whitelaw gap narrowing
18.7% 53rd pct 20.0% 59th pct
Unpaid carers in Benain Whitelaw +3.6 pts higher in Bena gap narrowing
15.6% 76th pct 12.0% 42nd pct
Unpaid child care in Benain Whitelaw +4.0 pts higher in Bena gap narrowing
28.0% 64th pct 24.0% 43rd pct
Defence service in Benain Whitelaw +1.2 pts higher in Bena
1.2% 34th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benain Whitelaw +4.4 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
27.6% 69th pct 32.0% 86th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benain Whitelaw +3 larger in Bena
3 43rd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Benain Whitelaw +36 yrs older in Whitelaw
33 yrs 71st pct 69 yrs 100th pct
Median income in Benain Whitelaw +$474 higher in Bena
$824 67th pct $350 12th pct
Household income in Benain Whitelaw +$1,399 higher in Bena
$2,124 67th pct $725 9th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benain Whitelaw +0.6 larger in Whitelaw gap narrowing
2.4 43rd pct 3.0 86th pct
One-parent in Benain Whitelaw +10.2 pts higher in Whitelaw gap narrowing
7.5% 30th pct 17.6% 81st pct
Living alone in Benain Whitelaw
19.7% 36th pct —

Family composition

46.9% Couples with children +6.1 pts ▸ 52.9%
45.6% Couples without children ◂ +30.9 pts 14.7%
7.5% One-parent families +10.2 pts ▸ 17.6%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

50.4% 2 people ◂ +12.9 pts 37.5%
14.5% 3 people +35.5 pts ▸ 50.0%
12.0% 4 people +25.5 pts ▸ 37.5%
19.7% 1 person ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
5.1% 5 people ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benain Whitelaw +$35 higher in Bena
$285 52nd pct $250 40th pct
Mortgage in Benain Whitelaw +$33 higher in Bena
$1,733 57th pct $1,700 55th pct
People / bedroom in Benain Whitelaw +0.10 higher in Whitelaw gap narrowing
0.70 14th pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Benain Whitelaw
14.5% 43rd pct —
Owned outright in Benain Whitelaw
45.3% 62nd pct —
Separate houses in Benain Whitelaw
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Benain Whitelaw
85.5% 66th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

39.3% Owned with a mortgage +35.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
45.3% Owned outright +17.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
14.5% Rented ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 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

34.2% 4 bedrooms +103.3 pts ▸ 137.5%
47.0% 3 bedrooms +40.5 pts ▸ 87.5%
12.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
4.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
4.3% 5 or more ◂ +4.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

30.4% $1,800–$2,999 +19.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
32.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +32.6 pts 0.0%
23.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +23.9 pts 0.0%
8.7% $3,000 or more ◂ +8.7 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Benain Whitelaw
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Benain Whitelaw
28.5% 78th pct —
PT commute in Benain Whitelaw
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Benain Whitelaw even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benain Whitelaw even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benain Whitelaw even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stop walk in Benain Whitelaw
— 67 89th pct
Drive to city in Benain Whitelaw +3 longer in Whitelaw
80 57th pct 83 58th pct

How people get to work

48.7% Car (driver) +1.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
28.5% Worked at home ◂ +7.1 pts 21.4%
3.2% Walked ◂ +3.2 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%

Motor vehicles per home

26.3% 1 vehicle +36.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
39.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +39.8 pts 0.0%
18.6% 3 vehicles +18.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
11.9% 4 or more +25.6 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benain Whitelaw +3.9 pts higher in Whitelaw gap widening
34.9% 64th pct 38.7% 75th pct
Recent arrivals in Benain Whitelaw
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benain Whitelaw
3.8% 53rd pct —
Participation in Benain Whitelaw +2.5 pts higher in Whitelaw gap narrowing
61.5% 53rd pct 64.0% 62nd pct
Full-time in Benain Whitelaw
53.8% 28th pct —

Industries people work in

13.9% Health care & social assistance +21.8 pts ▸ 35.7%
27.2% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +27.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% Construction ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
5.7% Professional & technical ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.7% Administrative & support ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%
3.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.8% Education & training ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.2% Manufacturing ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Retail trade ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
3.2% Other services ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

31.6% Managers ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
3.2% Sales workers +25.4 pts ▸ 28.6%
7.6% Labourers +21.0 pts ▸ 28.6%
17.7% Professionals ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
15.2% Technicians & trades ◂ +15.2 pts 0.0%
9.5% Clerical & administrative ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
8.2% Community & personal service ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
5.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +5.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benain Whitelaw +0.3 higher in Bena
0.3 46th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benain Whitelaw +0.3 more in Bena
0.3 47th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benain Whitelaw +32.4 pts higher in Bena
32.4% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benain Whitelaw even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benain Whitelaw +3.3 more in Bena
3.3 24th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benain Whitelaw even
1 48th pct 1 57th pct
Mean slope in Benain Whitelaw +1.5 pts higher in Bena
8.6% 74th pct 7.1% 63rd pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bena vs Whitelaw [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20203/bena/vs/SAL22771/whitelaw