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Benaraby vs Boynedale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 22 km apart · Benaraby profile · Boynedale profile

Benaraby Boynedale

Benaraby and Boynedale are nearby areas in Queensland with very different population sizes and wealth profiles. Benaraby is more populated, where the typical weekly household income is $2,435, well above the national figure. In contrast, Boynedale is sparsely populated, with a typical weekly household income of $575, which is far below the national figure. Benaraby also has a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 54 people, compared to none in Boynedale. Residents are noticeably older in Boynedale, where the typical age is 48, compared to 41 in Benaraby.

Both areas share a similar reliance on cars, as both are car-dependent and have no homes within walking distance of public transport, groceries, or health services. They also have the same number of people per home, at 3.0. While Benaraby has more street intersections and some homes within a short walk of a park or school, neither area has a walkable 15-minute-city environment.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benarabyin Boynedale +1,153 larger in Benaraby gap steady
1,166 74th pct 13 9th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,261
  • First area, 2016: 1,219
  • First area, 2021: 1,166
  • Second area, 2016: 17
  • Second area, 2021: 13
Median age in Benarabyin Boynedale +7 yrs older in Boynedale gap narrowing
41 yrs 33rd pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: 37 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 39 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 41 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 58 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 48 yrs
First Nations in Benarabyin Boynedale
4.6% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%
13.3% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.0%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
21.7% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.2%
  • First area, 2016: 25.0%
  • First area, 2021: 21.7%
15.5% 73rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.4%
  • First area, 2016: 11.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.5%

Age structure

31.6% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +31.6 pts 0.0%
10.5% Youth (15–24) +20.2 pts ▸ 30.8%
22.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
21.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
13.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +13.3 pts 0.0%

Marital status

57.9% Married +8.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
26.9% Never married +39.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
10.0% Divorced +40.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
3.0% Separated ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.3% Widowed ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benarabyin Boynedale
9.9% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 10.0%
  • First area, 2016: 9.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.9%

Country of birth

86.4% Australia +5.9 pts ▸ 92.3%
2.1% England ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
2.0% South Africa ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.8% New Zealand ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.3% Philippines ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

47.9% Australian +13.7 pts ▸ 61.5%
41.9% English ◂ +41.9 pts 0.0%
10.6% Scottish ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.7% Irish ◂ +9.7 pts 0.0%
8.2% German ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% Dutch ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Italian ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
0.9% Filipino ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.5% Chinese ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.3% Vietnamese ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Benarabyin Boynedale
3.1% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 1.3%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 3.1%
Limited English in Benarabyin Boynedale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

93.7% English only ◂ +1.3 pts 92.3%
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

46.3% 69th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 26.2%
  • First area, 2016: 26.3%
  • First area, 2021: 46.3%

Religious affiliation

5.0% Not stated +71.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
46.3% No religion +22.9 pts ▸ 69.2%
47.9% Christianity ◂ +47.9 pts 0.0%
0.3% Other religions ◂ +0.3 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%

Education & Qualifications

44.7% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 36.5%
  • First area, 2016: 36.8%
  • First area, 2021: 44.7%
9.6% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.8%
  • First area, 2016: 6.9%
  • First area, 2021: 9.6%
Schools/1k kids in Benarabyin Boynedale
3.95 51st pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Benarabyin Boynedale even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Benarabyin Boynedale +45 larger in Benaraby
52 17th pct 7 0th pct
ICSEA in Benarabyin Boynedale +15 higher in Boynedale
951 27th pct 966 35th pct

Highest year of school

44.7% Year 12 +72.0 pts ▸ 116.7%
32.1% Year 10 +17.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
8.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
8.3% Year 11 ◂ +8.3 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

53.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +53.5 pts 0.0%
13.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
12.4% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%
4.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +4.0 pts 0.0%
1.3% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%
1.3% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

34.9% Engineering & related ◂ +34.9 pts 0.0%
12.0% Management & commerce ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
9.1% Education ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.8% Health ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% Society & culture ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.8% Architecture & building ◂ +5.8 pts 0.0%
4.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.9 pts 0.0%
2.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%
1.1% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benarabyin Boynedale +$188 higher in Benaraby gap steady
$875 70th pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2011: $752
  • First area, 2016: $732
  • First area, 2021: $875
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Benarabyin Boynedale +$1,860 higher in Benaraby gap widening
$2,435 88th pct $575 0th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,090
  • First area, 2016: $2,083
  • First area, 2021: $2,435
  • Second area, 2016: $762
  • Second area, 2021: $575
Family income in Benarabyin Boynedale +$756 higher in Boynedale
$2,494 81st pct $3,250 94th pct
  • First area, 2011: $2,212
  • First area, 2016: $2,200
  • First area, 2021: $2,494
  • Second area, 2021: $3,250
19.9% 89th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.8%
  • First area, 2016: 15.7%
  • First area, 2021: 19.9%
High-income homes in Benarabyin Boynedale
33.5% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.6%
  • First area, 2016: 26.0%
  • First area, 2021: 33.5%

Household income distribution

31.3% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +31.3 pts 0.0%
18.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +18.5 pts 0.0%
17.7% $4,000 or more ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
15.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.8 pts 0.0%
12.3% Under $650 ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

23.0% $650–$1,499 +43.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
38.4% Under $650 ◂ +38.4 pts 0.0%
24.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +24.5 pts 0.0%
6.9% $3,000 or more ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benarabyin Boynedale
22.8% 23rd pct —
Mental health in Benarabyin Boynedale
6.9% 39th pct —
Needs assistance in Benarabyin Boynedale
4.1% 44th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.5%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 4.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

7.5% Arthritis +23.3 pts ▸ 30.8%
5.3% Other condition +25.5 pts ▸ 30.8%
6.9% Mental health ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Asthma ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
3.9% Diabetes ◂ +3.9 pts 0.0%
2.4% Cancer ◂ +2.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Heart disease ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
1.4% Lung condition ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%
0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

70.2% None ◂ +8.7 pts 61.5%
15.4% One condition +15.4 pts ▸ 30.8%
5.2% Two conditions ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

16.8% 43rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.8%
  • First area, 2016: 23.9%
  • First area, 2021: 16.8%
Unpaid carers in Benarabyin Boynedale
11.5% 37th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.2%
  • First area, 2016: 9.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%
Unpaid child care in Benarabyin Boynedale
32.4% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.8%
  • First area, 2016: 36.3%
  • First area, 2021: 32.4%
Defence service in Benarabyin Boynedale
3.7% 67th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Benarabyin Boynedale
29.2% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 27.2%
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Benarabyin Boynedale +54 larger in Benaraby
54 78th pct 0 0th pct
22 yrs 33rd pct —
58.6% 85th pct —
25.0% 89th pct —
Median income in Benarabyin Boynedale
$1,041 81st pct —
Household income in Benarabyin Boynedale
$2,812 86th pct —
Indigenous language in Benarabyin Boynedale
0.0% 0th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Benarabyin Boynedale even gap narrowing
3.0 86th pct 3.0 86th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.9
  • First area, 2016: 3.0
  • First area, 2021: 3.0
  • Second area, 2016: 1.5
  • Second area, 2021: 3.0
6.3% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.0%
  • First area, 2016: 4.7%
  • First area, 2021: 6.3%
10.1% 8th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.2%
  • First area, 2016: 12.2%
  • First area, 2021: 10.1%

Family composition

63.4% Couples with children +36.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
29.4% Couples without children ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
6.3% One-parent families ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

37.6% 2 people ◂ +37.6 pts 0.0%
22.6% 4 people ◂ +22.6 pts 0.0%
12.8% 3 people ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
11.7% 5 people ◂ +11.7 pts 0.0%
10.1% 1 person ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% 6 or more ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$300 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $200
  • First area, 2016: $250
  • First area, 2021: $300
$2,000 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: $2,400
  • First area, 2016: $2,383
  • First area, 2021: $2,000
People / bedroom in Benarabyin Boynedale +0.10 higher in Boynedale gap steady
0.90 86th pct 1.00 89th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.90
  • First area, 2021: 0.90
  • Second area, 2016: 1.00
  • Second area, 2021: 1.00
8.2% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 7.9%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Owned outright in Benarabyin Boynedale
33.2% 28th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.3%
  • First area, 2016: 33.1%
  • First area, 2021: 33.2%
Separate houses in Benarabyin Boynedale
85.6% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 85.5%
  • First area, 2016: 92.7%
  • First area, 2021: 85.6%
87.5% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 77.7%
  • First area, 2016: 87.0%
  • First area, 2021: 87.5%

How homes are owned or rented

56.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +56.1 pts 0.0%
33.2% Owned outright ◂ +33.2 pts 0.0%
8.2% Rented ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%
1.6% Not stated ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
1.4% Other tenure ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

85.6% Separate house ◂ +85.6 pts 0.0%
9.3% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +9.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Other dwelling ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
0.8% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

48.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +48.2 pts 0.0%
27.0% 3 bedrooms ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
12.3% 5 or more ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
6.3% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.3 pts 0.0%
5.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.5%
  • First area, 2016: 0.8%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Benarabyin Boynedale
5.7% 12th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 6.2%
  • First area, 2021: 5.7%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.9%
  • First area, 2016: 1.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

5.7% Worked at home +65.7 pts ▸ 71.4%
68.2% Car (driver) ◂ +68.2 pts 0.0%
4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.8% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +40.1 pts 0.0%
22.5% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.5 pts 0.0%
21.1% 4 or more ◂ +21.1 pts 0.0%
16.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benarabyin Boynedale
29.8% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 46.1%
  • First area, 2016: 33.6%
  • First area, 2021: 29.8%
Recent arrivals in Benarabyin Boynedale
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.7%
  • First area, 2016: 9.2%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Jobs & Industry

4.2% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.6%
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 4.2%
Participation in Benarabyin Boynedale
67.6% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 68.9%
  • First area, 2016: 66.7%
  • First area, 2021: 67.6%
64.0% 76th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 69.9%
  • First area, 2016: 65.7%
  • First area, 2021: 64.0%

Industries people work in

1.9% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +69.6 pts ▸ 71.4%
19.6% Manufacturing ◂ +19.6 pts 0.0%
14.9% Construction ◂ +14.9 pts 0.0%
10.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
6.8% Education & training ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% Retail trade ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
5.7% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
5.4% Transport & warehousing ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
4.7% Mining ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
3.5% Other services ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

10.8% Managers +32.0 pts ▸ 42.9%
26.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +26.9 pts 0.0%
12.0% Professionals ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
11.8% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
10.8% Clerical & administrative ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
9.8% Labourers ◂ +9.8 pts 0.0%
9.5% Community & personal service ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%
6.1% Sales workers ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benarabyin Boynedale +0.6 higher in Benaraby
0.6 54th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benarabyin Boynedale +0.7 more in Benaraby
0.7 57th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benarabyin Boynedale +14.0 pts higher in Benaraby
14.0% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benarabyin Boynedale +44.1 pts higher in Benaraby
44.1% 62nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benarabyin Boynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benarabyin Boynedale +10.3 more in Benaraby
10.3 42nd pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benarabyin Boynedale +0 higher in Benaraby
1 41st pct 0 12th pct
Mean slope in Benarabyin Boynedale +3.1 pts higher in Boynedale
6.9% 62nd pct 10.1% 81st pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benaraby vs Boynedale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30230/benaraby/vs/SAL30348/boynedale