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Benambra vs Hinnomunjie

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 21 km apart · Benambra profile · Hinnomunjie profile

Benambra Hinnomunjie

Benambra and Hinnomunjie are both sparsely populated areas in East Gippsland. Benambra is the larger of the two, with 173 people, while Hinnomunjie has just 21. Residents in Benambra are far older, with a typical age of 59 compared to 51 in Hinnomunjie. Benambra also has a far higher share of people with a long-term health condition (27.7% compared to 0.0%) and a far higher proportion of people with no religion (31.2% versus 19.0%).

Both areas share a very similar lifestyle, with typical weekly household incomes around $1,000 and neither area having any public transport stops. They are both car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store. This lack of local amenities is consistent across both places, even though Benambra has slightly more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +152 larger in Benambra gap widening
173 50th pct 21 15th pct
  • First area, 2011: 249
  • First area, 2016: 149
  • First area, 2021: 173
  • Second area, 2016: 25
  • Second area, 2021: 21
Median age in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +8 yrs older in Benambra gap narrowing
59 yrs 91st pct 51 yrs 74th pct
  • First area, 2011: 50 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 59 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 40 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 51 yrs
First Nations in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.2%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +8.8 pts higher in Hinnomunjie gap narrowing
34.1% 90th pct 42.9% 98th pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 37.6%
  • First area, 2021: 34.1%
  • Second area, 2016: 12.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 42.9%
Under 15 in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +5.0 pts higher in Hinnomunjie gap narrowing
9.2% 14th pct 14.3% 32nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 9.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 14.3%
7.4% 19th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.9%
  • First area, 2016: 4.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.4%

Age structure

34.1% Seniors (65+) +8.8 pts ▸ 42.9%
30.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +16.4 pts 14.3%
15.6% Young adults (25–44) +8.2 pts ▸ 23.8%
9.2% Children (0–14) +5.0 pts ▸ 14.3%
5.2% Youth (15–24) ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

Marital status

48.7% Married ◂ +4.3 pts 44.4%
23.4% Never married +10.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
16.2% Divorced +0.4 pts ▸ 16.7%
7.1% Widowed ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
4.5% Separated ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Benambra Hinnomunjie

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

  • 85+ in Benambra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Benambra: 0.0% males, 2.8% females; 80–84 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Benambra: 7.6% males, 2.1% females; 75–79 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Benambra: 9.0% males, 6.2% females; 70–74 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 30.8% females
  • 65–69 in Benambra: 10.3% males, 4.1% females; 65–69 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Benambra: 6.2% males, 3.4% females; 60–64 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Benambra: 4.1% males, 6.2% females; 55–59 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Benambra: 2.1% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Benambra: 2.8% males, 3.4% females; 45–49 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 46.2% females
  • 40–44 in Benambra: 0.0% males, 2.8% females; 40–44 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Benambra: 2.8% males, 5.5% females; 35–39 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Benambra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Benambra: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 25–29 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Benambra: 2.8% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Benambra: 4.1% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Benambra: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Hinnomunjie: 23.1% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Benambra: 2.1% males, 2.1% females; 5–9 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Benambra: 3.4% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Hinnomunjie: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +6.4 pts higher in Benambra gap narrowing
6.4% 26th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 8.8%
  • First area, 2016: 7.4%
  • First area, 2021: 6.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 16.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

71.1% Australia +5.1 pts ▸ 76.2%
2.3% England ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.3% New Zealand ◂ +2.3 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

35.8% English ◂ +2.5 pts 33.3%
33.5% Australian ◂ +5.0 pts 28.6%
20.2% Irish +3.6 pts ▸ 23.8%
10.4% Scottish +8.6 pts ▸ 19.0%
2.3% German ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.7% Filipino ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
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% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +2.3 pts higher in Benambra gap steady
2.3% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 2.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Benambrain Hinnomunjie 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

75.7% English only +10.0 pts ▸ 85.7%
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 Benambrain Hinnomunjie +12.2 pts higher in Benambra gap narrowing
31.2% 26th pct 19.0% 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 22.5%
  • First area, 2016: 26.8%
  • First area, 2021: 31.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 44.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Religious affiliation

42.8% Christianity +4.8 pts ▸ 47.6%
31.2% No religion ◂ +12.2 pts 19.0%
25.4% Not stated ◂ +11.1 pts 14.3%
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

28.4% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.1%
  • First area, 2016: 27.0%
  • First area, 2021: 28.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 20.8%
5.2% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.4%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

28.4% Year 12 +10.5 pts ▸ 38.9%
11.0% Year 9 or below +16.8 pts ▸ 27.8%
16.1% Year 10 ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
15.5% Year 11 ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

25.6% Certificate III / IV +41.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
9.8% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
7.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +7.3 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

9.8% Health +56.9 pts ▸ 66.7%
14.6% Engineering & related +18.7 pts ▸ 33.3%
11.0% Architecture & building ◂ +11.0 pts 0.0%
6.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
4.9% Management & commerce ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
4.9% Society & culture ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
3.7% Education ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +$60 higher in Benambra gap widening
$690 39th pct $630 29th pct
  • First area, 2011: $374
  • First area, 2016: $473
  • First area, 2021: $690
  • Second area, 2016: $474
  • Second area, 2021: $630
Household income in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +$57 higher in Hinnomunjie gap widening
$1,017 14th pct $1,074 17th pct
  • First area, 2011: $650
  • First area, 2016: $756
  • First area, 2021: $1,017
  • Second area, 2016: $724
  • Second area, 2021: $1,074
Family income in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +$182 higher in Hinnomunjie gap narrowing
$1,392 20th pct $1,574 31st pct
  • First area, 2011: $787
  • First area, 2016: $1,062
  • First area, 2021: $1,392
  • Second area, 2016: $1,375
  • Second area, 2021: $1,574
5.8% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 3.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
High-income homes in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
3.8% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 6.7%
  • First area, 2021: 3.8%

Household income distribution

24.4% Under $650 +35.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
43.6% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.6 pts 0.0%
16.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
3.8% $4,000 or more ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.1% Under $650 +16.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.0% $650–$1,499 ◂ +37.0 pts 0.0%
9.1% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +27.7 pts higher in Benambra
27.7% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +6.4 pts higher in Benambra
6.4% 33rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +4.0 pts higher in Benambra gap widening
4.0% 43rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: 4.8%
  • First area, 2016: 2.7%
  • First area, 2021: 4.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Other condition ◂ +7.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% Asthma ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.9% Diabetes ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
6.4% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.2% Arthritis ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
3.5% Heart disease ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.9% Stroke ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Lung condition ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

48.6% None +41.9 pts ▸ 90.5%
17.9% One condition ◂ +17.9 pts 0.0%
5.8% Three or more ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
2.3% Two conditions ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

25.3% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.7%
  • First area, 2016: 32.0%
  • First area, 2021: 25.3%
  • Second area, 2016: 56.5%
7.8% 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 10.2%
  • First area, 2021: 7.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
9.7% 7th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 18.0%
  • First area, 2016: 17.2%
  • First area, 2021: 9.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%
Defence service in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
1.9% 40th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
24.0% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 34.4%
  • First area, 2021: 24.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 26.1%

First Nations

First Nations people in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
59 yrs 94th pct —
$1,125 86th pct —
Household income in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
$1,124 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +0.6 larger in Hinnomunjie gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.4 43rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.3
  • First area, 2016: 1.9
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 3.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.4
15.5% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.2%
  • First area, 2016: 8.7%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
38.5% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.1%
  • First area, 2016: 35.0%
  • First area, 2021: 38.5%

Family composition

59.8% Couples without children ◂ +38.4 pts 21.4%
24.7% Couples with children +25.3 pts ▸ 50.0%
15.5% One-parent families +27.4 pts ▸ 42.9%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

38.5% 1 person +41.5 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.3% 2 people +17.7 pts ▸ 60.0%
6.4% 4 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
3.8% 3 people ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$150 14th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $100
  • First area, 2016: $150
  • First area, 2021: $150
Mortgage in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +$59 higher in Benambra gap narrowing
$1,142 21st pct $1,083 18th pct
  • First area, 2011: $802
  • First area, 2016: $650
  • First area, 2021: $1,142
  • Second area, 2016: $1,139
  • Second area, 2021: $1,083
People / bedroom in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.70
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2016: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.70
10.3% 27th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.2%
  • First area, 2016: 16.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.3%
Owned outright in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
59.0% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 53.8%
  • First area, 2016: 51.7%
  • First area, 2021: 59.0%
Separate houses in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
96.2% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 100.0%
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 96.2%
56.4% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 74.7%
  • First area, 2016: 78.3%
  • First area, 2021: 56.4%

How homes are owned or rented

59.0% Owned outright +21.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
16.7% Owned with a mortgage +63.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
0.0% Other tenure +60.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
10.3% Rented ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
6.4% Not stated ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

96.2% Separate house +3.8 pts ▸ 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

16.7% 4 bedrooms +83.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
39.7% 3 bedrooms +20.3 pts ▸ 60.0%
19.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
9.0% 1 bedroom ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

46.2% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +46.2 pts 0.0%
23.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

6.7% 80th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 6.7%
Work from home in Benambrain Hinnomunjie
27.4% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.0%
  • First area, 2016: 18.7%
  • First area, 2021: 27.4%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

54.8% Car (driver) ◂ +14.8 pts 40.0%
27.4% Worked at home ◂ +27.4 pts 0.0%
6.8% Walked ◂ +6.8 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

22.7% 3 vehicles +97.3 pts ▸ 120.0%
30.7% 1 vehicle ◂ +30.7 pts 0.0%
26.7% 2 vehicles ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
17.3% 4 or more ◂ +17.3 pts 0.0%
6.7% No vehicle ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +0.8 pts higher in Hinnomunjie gap narrowing
18.2% 13th pct 19.0% 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 36.9%
  • First area, 2016: 16.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.2%
  • Second area, 2016: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 19.0%

Jobs & Industry

3.9% 55th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.3%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 3.9%
50.0% 22nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 69.8%
  • First area, 2016: 59.4%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 78.3%
63.0% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 67.4%
  • First area, 2016: 62.7%
  • First area, 2021: 63.0%

Industries people work in

47.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +47.9 pts 0.0%
8.2% Retail trade ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
6.8% Accommodation & food ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
5.5% Mining ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
5.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
4.1% Construction ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Transport & warehousing ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Education & training ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

43.8% Managers ◂ +13.8 pts 30.0%
6.8% Professionals +33.2 pts ▸ 40.0%
16.4% Labourers ◂ +16.4 pts 0.0%
13.7% Community & personal service ◂ +13.7 pts 0.0%
4.1% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Sales workers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
4.1% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +0.6 higher in Benambra
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +0.7 more in Benambra
0.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +4.7 pts higher in Benambra
4.7% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +98.3 more in Benambra
98.3 87th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benambrain Hinnomunjie even
0 24th pct 0 38th pct
Mean slope in Benambrain Hinnomunjie +0.6 pts higher in Benambra
8.1% 71st pct 7.5% 67th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benambra vs Hinnomunjie [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20205/benambra/vs/SAL21194/hinnomunjie