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Benaraby vs Wurdong Heights
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.9 km apart · Benaraby profile · Wurdong Heights profile
Benaraby Wurdong Heights
Benaraby and Wurdong Heights are neighbouring areas with different profiles. Benaraby is more walkable, with 44.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 14% near a school. It also has a larger First Nations population (54 people) who have a much younger typical age of 22 and a typical personal income that is well higher than in Wurdong Heights. In contrast, Wurdong Heights has a noticeably older population overall, with 19.4% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a higher share of homes owned outright (38.1%) and more households earning $3,000 or more a week (40.1%).
These two areas share very similar household dynamics, including an identical typical number of people per home and almost exactly the same typical weekly household income. Both areas are entirely dependent on cars, as neither has any public transport routes or commuters using it. While they track closely in these areas, Benaraby has a higher share of people caring for children unpaid (32.4%) compared to Wurdong Heights (27%).
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
1,166
74th pct
465
64th pct
- First area, 2011: 1,261
- First area, 2016: 1,219
- First area, 2021: 1,166
- Second area, 2011: 367
- Second area, 2016: 462
- Second area, 2021: 465
Median age
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
41 yrs
33rd pct
46 yrs
54th pct
- First area, 2011: 37 yrs
- First area, 2016: 39 yrs
- First area, 2021: 41 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 42 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 43 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 46 yrs
Age structure
31.6%
Older adults (45–64)
+1.0 pts ▸
32.7%
22.3%
Young adults (25–44)
◂ +2.3 pts
20.0%
21.7%
Children (0–14)
◂ +2.3 pts
19.4%
13.3%
Seniors (65+)
+6.1 pts ▸
19.4%
10.5%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +1.9 pts
8.6%
Marital status
57.9%
Married
+0.8 pts ▸
58.7%
26.9%
Never married
even
27.0%
10.0%
Divorced
◂ +2.3 pts
7.7%
2.3%
Widowed
+1.9 pts ▸
4.2%
3.0%
Separated
◂ +1.1 pts
1.9%
Age & sex structure
Benaraby
Wurdong Heights
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Benaraby: 0.4% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Wurdong Heights: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
- 80–84 in Benaraby: 0.9% males, 0.7% females; 80–84 in Wurdong Heights: 1.3% males, 0.6% females
- 75–79 in Benaraby: 1.1% males, 1.5% females; 75–79 in Wurdong Heights: 0.0% males, 1.9% females
- 70–74 in Benaraby: 2.7% males, 1.4% females; 70–74 in Wurdong Heights: 3.6% males, 1.3% females
- 65–69 in Benaraby: 2.1% males, 2.2% females; 65–69 in Wurdong Heights: 3.1% males, 5.2% females
- 60–64 in Benaraby: 3.9% males, 2.6% females; 60–64 in Wurdong Heights: 4.6% males, 4.0% females
- 55–59 in Benaraby: 4.7% males, 4.2% females; 55–59 in Wurdong Heights: 4.4% males, 4.4% females
- 50–54 in Benaraby: 3.8% males, 4.3% females; 50–54 in Wurdong Heights: 4.4% males, 5.2% females
- 45–49 in Benaraby: 4.5% males, 4.4% females; 45–49 in Wurdong Heights: 2.5% males, 4.0% females
- 40–44 in Benaraby: 3.6% males, 3.9% females; 40–44 in Wurdong Heights: 1.7% males, 2.3% females
- 35–39 in Benaraby: 3.6% males, 4.1% females; 35–39 in Wurdong Heights: 4.4% males, 3.6% females
- 30–34 in Benaraby: 2.1% males, 2.4% females; 30–34 in Wurdong Heights: 2.9% males, 1.0% females
- 25–29 in Benaraby: 1.5% males, 1.7% females; 25–29 in Wurdong Heights: 2.1% males, 2.5% females
- 20–24 in Benaraby: 1.4% males, 0.9% females; 20–24 in Wurdong Heights: 2.3% males, 1.9% females
- 15–19 in Benaraby: 4.2% males, 3.4% females; 15–19 in Wurdong Heights: 1.5% males, 4.0% females
- 10–14 in Benaraby: 5.4% males, 3.6% females; 10–14 in Wurdong Heights: 4.6% males, 2.9% females
- 5–9 in Benaraby: 3.6% males, 3.7% females; 5–9 in Wurdong Heights: 4.0% males, 3.6% females
- 0–4 in Benaraby: 2.5% males, 2.8% females; 0–4 in Wurdong Heights: 0.8% males, 3.4% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
86.4%
Australia
◂ +3.4 pts
83.0%
2.1%
England
+2.0 pts ▸
4.1%
1.8%
New Zealand
+0.3 pts ▸
2.2%
2.0%
South Africa
even
1.9%
0.3%
Philippines
+0.7 pts ▸
1.1%
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
◂ +2.5 pts
45.4%
41.9%
English
+5.4 pts ▸
47.3%
10.6%
Scottish
◂ +1.0 pts
9.7%
8.2%
German
+2.3 pts ▸
10.5%
9.7%
Irish
◂ +1.7 pts
8.0%
2.1%
Dutch
◂ +1.0 pts
1.1%
1.8%
Italian
◂ +1.2 pts
0.6%
0.9%
Filipino
+0.2 pts ▸
1.1%
0.5%
Chinese
+0.1 pts ▸
0.6%
0.3%
Indian
◂ +0.3 pts
0.0%
0.3%
Vietnamese
◂ +0.3 pts
0.0%
0.0%
Greek
even
0.0%
Language
Language used at home
93.7%
English only
◂ +1.6 pts
92.0%
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
Religious affiliation
47.9%
Christianity
◂ +3.8 pts
44.1%
46.3%
No religion
+0.1 pts ▸
46.5%
5.0%
Not stated
+4.3 pts ▸
9.2%
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
Highest year of school
44.7%
Year 12
◂ +1.9 pts
42.8%
32.1%
Year 10
◂ +4.6 pts
27.5%
8.3%
Year 11
+2.3 pts ▸
10.6%
8.8%
Year 9 or below
+0.6 pts ▸
9.4%
Highest qualification level
53.5%
Certificate III / IV
◂ +11.9 pts
41.6%
12.4%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+2.8 pts ▸
15.1%
13.5%
Bachelor degree
+1.3 pts ▸
14.7%
1.3%
Postgraduate degree
+2.9 pts ▸
4.2%
4.0%
Certificate I / II
◂ +1.1 pts
2.9%
1.3%
Graduate diploma / certificate
+0.8 pts ▸
2.1%
Field of qualification
34.9%
Engineering & related
◂ +4.7 pts
30.3%
12.0%
Management & commerce
+3.1 pts ▸
15.1%
9.1%
Education
◂ +2.4 pts
6.7%
7.8%
Health
◂ +0.7 pts
7.1%
6.4%
Society & culture
◂ +1.7 pts
4.6%
5.8%
Architecture & building
◂ +2.0 pts
3.8%
4.9%
Food, hospitality & personal services
◂ +2.4 pts
2.5%
2.0%
Agriculture & environment
◂ +0.7 pts
1.3%
1.1%
Natural & physical sciences
+0.6 pts ▸
1.7%
0.0%
Creative arts
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.9%
Information technology
◂ +0.9 pts
0.0%
Income
Personal income
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
$875
70th pct
$784
56th pct
- First area, 2011: $752
- First area, 2016: $732
- First area, 2021: $875
- Second area, 2011: $581
- Second area, 2016: $657
- Second area, 2021: $784
Household income
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
$2,435
88th pct
$2,583
90th pct
- First area, 2011: $2,090
- First area, 2016: $2,083
- First area, 2021: $2,435
- Second area, 2011: $2,125
- Second area, 2016: $2,053
- Second area, 2021: $2,583
Family income
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
$2,494
81st pct
$2,553
84th pct
- First area, 2011: $2,212
- First area, 2016: $2,200
- First area, 2021: $2,494
- Second area, 2011: $2,200
- Second area, 2016: $2,139
- Second area, 2021: $2,553
Household income distribution
31.3%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +6.2 pts
25.2%
15.8%
$3,000–$3,999
+7.3 pts ▸
23.1%
18.5%
$650–$1,499
+2.6 pts ▸
21.1%
17.7%
$4,000 or more
◂ +0.7 pts
17.0%
12.3%
Under $650
◂ +3.4 pts
8.8%
Personal income distribution
38.4%
Under $650
◂ +0.6 pts
37.8%
24.5%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +4.7 pts
19.8%
23.0%
$650–$1,499
+0.8 pts ▸
23.8%
6.9%
$3,000 or more
◂ +0.8 pts
6.1%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
7.5%
Arthritis
+2.6 pts ▸
10.1%
6.9%
Mental health
◂ +0.7 pts
6.2%
5.9%
Asthma
◂ +2.0 pts
3.9%
3.9%
Diabetes
+1.4 pts ▸
5.4%
5.3%
Other condition
◂ +0.2 pts
5.2%
2.2%
Heart disease
+0.8 pts ▸
3.0%
2.4%
Cancer
◂ +0.3 pts
2.2%
1.4%
Lung condition
+1.0 pts ▸
2.4%
0.8%
Stroke
+0.3 pts ▸
1.1%
0.6%
Dementia
+0.3 pts ▸
0.9%
Number of long-term health conditions
70.2%
None
◂ +4.2 pts
66.0%
15.4%
One condition
+1.9 pts ▸
17.2%
5.2%
Two conditions
◂ +0.3 pts
4.9%
1.7%
Three or more
+0.9 pts ▸
2.6%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
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, 2011: 3.2
- Second area, 2016: 2.8
- Second area, 2021: 3.0
Family composition
63.4%
Couples with children
◂ +2.1 pts
61.4%
29.4%
Couples without children
+3.7 pts ▸
33.2%
6.3%
One-parent families
◂ +0.6 pts
5.7%
0.0%
Other families
even
0.0%
Household size
37.6%
2 people
+8.0 pts ▸
45.6%
22.6%
4 people
◂ +6.3 pts
16.3%
12.8%
3 people
+0.1 pts ▸
12.9%
11.7%
5 people
◂ +2.2 pts
9.5%
10.1%
1 person
◂ +1.9 pts
8.2%
5.7%
6 or more
+3.1 pts ▸
8.8%
Housing & Dwellings
$300
57th pct
$340
69th pct
- First area, 2011: $200
- First area, 2016: $250
- First area, 2021: $300
- Second area, 2011: $250
- Second area, 2016: $350
- Second area, 2021: $340
Mortgage
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
$2,000
72nd pct
$1,754
58th pct
- First area, 2011: $2,400
- First area, 2016: $2,383
- First area, 2021: $2,000
- Second area, 2011: $1,733
- Second area, 2016: $2,000
- Second area, 2021: $1,754
People / bedroom
in Benarabyin Wurdong Heights
0.90
86th pct
0.90
86th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.10
- First area, 2016: 0.90
- First area, 2021: 0.90
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.80
- Second area, 2021: 0.90
How homes are owned or rented
56.1%
Owned with a mortgage
◂ +1.0 pts
55.1%
33.2%
Owned outright
+4.9 pts ▸
38.1%
8.2%
Rented
◂ +3.4 pts
4.8%
1.6%
Not stated
+1.1 pts ▸
2.7%
1.4%
Other tenure
+0.7 pts ▸
2.0%
Types of homes
85.6%
Separate house
+8.3 pts ▸
93.9%
9.3%
Townhouse / semi-detached
◂ +9.3 pts
0.0%
3.8%
Other dwelling
◂ +3.8 pts
0.0%
0.8%
Flat or apartment
+1.2 pts ▸
2.0%
Bedrooms per home
48.2%
4 bedrooms
+2.1 pts ▸
50.3%
27.0%
3 bedrooms
+5.7 pts ▸
32.7%
12.3%
5 or more
◂ +2.7 pts
9.5%
6.3%
1 bedroom
◂ +3.5 pts
2.7%
5.4%
2 bedrooms
◂ +3.4 pts
2.0%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Weekly rent distribution
43.3%
$200–$349
+13.8 pts ▸
57.1%
36.7%
$350–$549
+6.2 pts ▸
42.9%
36.7%
Under $200
◂ +36.7 pts
0.0%
10.0%
$550–$749
◂ +10.0 pts
0.0%
0.0%
$750 or more
even
0.0%
Monthly mortgage distribution
42.7%
$1,800–$2,999
◂ +9.4 pts
33.3%
27.2%
$1,000–$1,799
◂ +6.2 pts
21.0%
17.0%
$3,000 or more
◂ +0.9 pts
16.0%
7.8%
Under $1,000
◂ +0.4 pts
7.4%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
68.2%
Car (driver)
◂ +2.2 pts
66.1%
5.7%
Worked at home
+1.1 pts ▸
6.9%
4.2%
Car (passenger)
+0.8 pts ▸
5.0%
0.8%
Walked
+0.5 pts ▸
1.4%
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
◂ +1.3 pts
38.8%
21.1%
4 or more
+4.7 pts ▸
25.9%
22.5%
3 vehicles
◂ +2.8 pts
19.7%
16.5%
1 vehicle
◂ +2.9 pts
13.6%
0.0%
No vehicle
even
0.0%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
19.6%
Manufacturing
◂ +0.8 pts
18.8%
14.9%
Construction
◂ +3.9 pts
11.0%
10.0%
Health care & social assistance
+0.6 pts ▸
10.6%
6.8%
Education & training
+2.9 pts ▸
9.6%
5.4%
Transport & warehousing
+1.5 pts ▸
6.9%
6.4%
Retail trade
◂ +1.4 pts
5.0%
5.7%
Accommodation & food
◂ +2.5 pts
3.2%
4.7%
Mining
◂ +1.1 pts
3.7%
3.5%
Public administration & safety
+1.0 pts ▸
4.6%
3.7%
Electricity, gas & water
+0.4 pts ▸
4.1%
3.5%
Other services
+0.1 pts ▸
3.7%
2.0%
Administrative & support
+0.7 pts ▸
2.8%
Occupations people work in
26.9%
Technicians & trades
◂ +4.8 pts
22.0%
12.0%
Professionals
+5.0 pts ▸
17.0%
11.8%
Machinery operators & drivers
+4.2 pts ▸
16.1%
10.8%
Clerical & administrative
+2.0 pts ▸
12.8%
10.8%
Managers
◂ +0.3 pts
10.6%
9.8%
Labourers
◂ +1.5 pts
8.3%
9.5%
Community & personal service
◂ +0.7 pts
8.7%
6.1%
Sales workers
◂ +3.3 pts
2.8%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benaraby vs Wurdong Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30230/benaraby/vs/SAL33176/wurdong-heights