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Bennison vs Boolarong

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 10 km apart · Bennison profile · Boolarong profile

Bennison Boolarong

Bennison and Boolarong are both sparsely populated areas in Victoria. There are stark differences in wealth, with typical weekly household income far higher in Boolarong at $2,250 compared to $1,125 in Bennison. Residents in Bennison also face far higher typical monthly home-loan payments, at $1,526 compared to $867 in Boolarong. Additionally, Bennison has more people per home, with 2.6 people per dwelling compared to 1.7 in Boolarong.

Both areas have a similar number of people per bedroom to the national figure, though this is slightly higher in Bennison. They are also both car-dependent and lack local schools, shops, or public transport. While residents in Boolarong are noticeably older, with a typical age of 56 compared to 51 in Bennison, both areas remain far older than the national average.

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Where they differ most

Personal income: $1,012 higher in Boolarong Household income: $1,125 higher in Boolarong Family income: $1,562 higher in Boolarong Population: 37 larger in Bennison Household size: 0.9 larger in Bennison

Demographics & Identity

Population in Bennisonin Boolarong +37 larger in Bennison gap widening
42 24th pct 5 4th pct
Median age in Bennisonin Boolarong +5 yrs older in Boolarong gap widening
51 yrs 74th pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —
Aged 65+ in Bennisonin Boolarong
16.7% 40th pct —
Under 15 in Bennisonin Boolarong
9.5% 14th pct —
De facto in Bennisonin Boolarong
37.5% 100th pct —

Age structure

16.7% Seniors (65+) +63.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
9.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
7.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%

Marital status

40.6% Never married +39.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
50.0% Married +10.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
9.4% Divorced ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Separated ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Bennisonin Boolarong
14.3% 62nd pct —

Country of birth

71.4% Australia +28.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
14.3% India ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% England 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%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

14.3% Irish +85.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
28.6% English +51.4 pts ▸ 80.0%
42.9% Australian +17.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
14.3% Scottish ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
9.5% German ◂ +9.5 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% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —
Limited English in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

78.6% English only +21.4 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 Bennisonin Boolarong
66.7% 100th pct —

Religious affiliation

11.9% Not stated +88.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
66.7% No religion +13.3 pts ▸ 80.0%
11.9% Christianity ◂ +11.9 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 Bennisonin Boolarong
44.8% 50th pct —
Bachelor+ in Bennisonin Boolarong
9.4% 27th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

44.8% Year 12 +15.2 pts ▸ 60.0%
37.9% Year 10 ◂ +37.9 pts 0.0%
27.6% Year 11 ◂ +27.6 pts 0.0%
13.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

13.0% Bachelor degree +47.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
39.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +39.1 pts 0.0%
13.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.0 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

21.7% Society & culture ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.0% Education ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related 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% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Bennisonin Boolarong +$1,012 higher in Boolarong gap widening
$550 18th pct $1,562 100th pct
Household income in Bennisonin Boolarong +$1,125 higher in Boolarong
$1,125 21st pct $2,250 86th pct
Family income in Bennisonin Boolarong +$1,562 higher in Boolarong
$1,437 23rd pct $2,999 91st pct
High earners in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —

Personal income distribution

56.3% Under $650 ◂ +56.3 pts 0.0%
43.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +43.8 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 Bennisonin Boolarong
31.0% 61st pct —
Mental health in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —
Needs assistance in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Arthritis ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Asthma ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
7.1% Heart disease ◂ +7.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Mental health even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

47.6% None +52.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
21.4% One condition ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Two conditions even 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Bennisonin Boolarong
18.8% 53rd pct —
Unpaid carers in Bennisonin Boolarong
21.9% 93rd pct —
Unpaid child care in Bennisonin Boolarong
34.4% 87th pct —
Defence service in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Bennisonin Boolarong
37.5% 92nd pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Bennisonin Boolarong +0.9 larger in Bennison gap widening
2.6 57th pct 1.7 6th pct
One-parent in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —

Family composition

48.3% Couples without children +51.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
48.3% Couples with children ◂ +48.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Mortgage in Bennisonin Boolarong +$659 higher in Bennison
$1,526 43rd pct $867 11th pct
People / bedroom in Bennisonin Boolarong +0.30 higher in Bennison gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.50 0th pct

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 even 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Bennisonin Boolarong +28 longer in Boolarong
120 81st pct 148 89th pct

How people get to work

73.3% Car (driver) ◂ +73.3 pts 0.0%
26.7% Walked ◂ +26.7 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% Worked at home even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Bennisonin Boolarong
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Bennisonin Boolarong
46.9% 16th pct —

Industries people work in

20.0% Retail trade +60.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
53.3% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +53.3 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% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

33.3% Managers ◂ +33.3 pts 0.0%
26.7% Community & personal service ◂ +26.7 pts 0.0%
20.0% Technicians & trades ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
20.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Bennisonin Boolarong +0.5 higher in Bennison
0.5 52nd pct 0.0 32nd pct
Types ≤15 min in Bennisonin Boolarong +0.5 more in Bennison
0.6 53rd pct 0.1 34th pct
15-min city in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Bennisonin Boolarong +53.1 pts higher in Bennison
58.3% 66th pct 5.3% 44th pct
Walk to health in Bennisonin Boolarong even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Bennisonin Boolarong +176.2 more in Boolarong
23.8 66th pct 200.0 92nd pct
Intersections/km² in Bennisonin Boolarong even
3 61st pct 3 60th pct
Mean slope in Bennisonin Boolarong +8.8 pts higher in Boolarong
4.9% 41st pct 13.7% 90th pct

Compare Bennison with nearby areas

Port Franklin Toora Wonga Mount Best Woorarra West Foster Toora North Boolarong

Compare Boolarong with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Bennison vs Boolarong [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL20213/bennison/vs/SAL20287/boolarong