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Benarkin vs Taromeo

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.2 km apart · Benarkin profile · Taromeo profile

Benarkin Taromeo

Taromeo and Benarkin are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland. Taromeo is the larger of the two, with 15.8% of residents being children under 15 compared to just 4.9% in Benarkin. There is also a sharp contrast in family types and home life; Taromeo has far more one-parent families (15.4% versus 0.0%) and far more people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly (31.1% versus 9.4%). These areas differ in their layout too, with Benarkin having a mostly car-dependent walkability score and more homes within a 15-minute walk of a school (89.3% compared to 0.0% in Taromeo).

Both areas share a similar level of accessibility, as neither has any public transport stops or homes within walking distance of groceries and health services. They also both sit near the national figure for people who speak little or no English, with 0.0% in both places. While Benarkin has a larger share of people living alone (45.5% compared to 31.6% in Taromeo), the two areas are similar in the number of people per bedroom and the proportion of residents who need help with daily activities.

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Where they differ most

Population: 312 larger in Taromeo Housework 15h+: 21.7 pts higher in Taromeo No religion: 20.8 pts higher in Taromeo Mortgage: $447 higher in Taromeo 3+ bedrooms: 19.3 pts higher in Taromeo

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benarkinin Taromeo +312 larger in Taromeo gap widening
61 31st pct 373 61st pct
Median age in Benarkinin Taromeo +3 yrs older in Benarkin gap widening
59 yrs 91st pct 56 yrs 87th pct
First Nations in Benarkinin Taromeo +4.7 pts higher in Benarkin gap narrowing
9.8% 87th pct 5.1% 74th pct
Aged 65+ in Benarkinin Taromeo +6.8 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
23.0% 68th pct 29.8% 86th pct
Under 15 in Benarkinin Taromeo +10.9 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
4.9% 7th pct 15.8% 41st pct
De facto in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.8 pts higher in Taromeo gap steady
6.7% 15th pct 9.5% 29th pct

Age structure

44.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +13.2 pts 31.1%
23.0% Seniors (65+) +6.8 pts ▸ 29.8%
4.9% Children (0–14) +10.9 pts ▸ 15.8%
6.6% Young adults (25–44) +3.4 pts ▸ 9.9%
4.9% Youth (15–24) +3.1 pts ▸ 8.0%

Marital status

41.5% Married +9.3 pts ▸ 50.8%
15.1% Never married +9.5 pts ▸ 24.6%
22.6% Divorced ◂ +5.3 pts 17.4%
17.0% Widowed ◂ +13.7 pts 3.3%
0.0% Separated +5.6 pts ▸ 5.6%

Age & sex structure

Benarkin Taromeo

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.5 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
8.2% 35th pct 10.7% 47th pct

Country of birth

77.0% Australia +1.8 pts ▸ 78.8%
0.0% England +3.5 pts ▸ 3.5%
0.0% New Zealand +1.9 pts ▸ 1.9%
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

49.2% English ◂ +4.7 pts 44.5%
14.8% Australian +20.1 pts ▸ 34.9%
27.9% Scottish ◂ +15.0 pts 12.9%
14.8% Irish ◂ +2.2 pts 12.6%
11.5% German ◂ +2.6 pts 8.8%
0.0% Chinese +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Dutch +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%
0.0% Italian +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
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 Benarkinin Taromeo +5.8 pts higher in Benarkin gap steady
6.6% 67th pct 0.8% 33rd pct
Limited English in Benarkinin Taromeo even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

90.2% English only ◂ +1.2 pts 89.0%
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 Benarkinin Taromeo +20.8 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
19.7% 9th pct 40.5% 50th pct

Religious affiliation

62.3% Christianity ◂ +20.5 pts 41.8%
19.7% No religion +20.8 pts ▸ 40.5%
8.2% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 11.5%
0.0% Other religions +2.4 pts ▸ 2.4%
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

Year 12 in Benarkinin Taromeo +1.5 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
26.0% 9th pct 27.5% 10th pct
Bachelor+ in Benarkinin Taromeo +1.3 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
7.5% 20th pct 8.9% 25th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benarkinin Taromeo +2 more in Benarkin
2 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Avg size in Benarkinin Taromeo
73 21st pct —
ICSEA in Benarkinin Taromeo
923 15th pct —

Highest year of school

40.0% Year 10 ◂ +3.4 pts 36.6%
34.0% Year 9 or below ◂ +20.1 pts 13.9%
26.0% Year 12 +1.5 pts ▸ 27.5%
0.0% Year 11 +8.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

Highest qualification level

52.2% Certificate III / IV ◂ +8.1 pts 44.0%
17.4% Bachelor degree ◂ +9.1 pts 8.3%
0.0% Advanced diploma / diploma +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate +4.1 pts ▸ 4.1%
0.0% Certificate I / II +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Field of qualification

13.0% Management & commerce +0.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.0% Society & culture +0.4 pts ▸ 13.5%
13.0% Architecture & building ◂ +1.1 pts 11.9%
13.0% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.0 pts 0.0%
13.0% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.8 pts 6.2%
0.0% Engineering & related +13.0 pts ▸ 13.0%
0.0% Health +10.9 pts ▸ 10.9%
0.0% Education +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%
0.0% Information technology +2.1 pts ▸ 2.1%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benarkinin Taromeo +$64 higher in Taromeo gap widening
$390 3rd pct $454 8th pct
Household income in Benarkinin Taromeo +$211 higher in Taromeo gap widening
$700 2nd pct $911 10th pct
Family income in Benarkinin Taromeo +$313 higher in Taromeo gap widening
$774 0th pct $1,087 9th pct
High earners in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.3 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 2.3% 21st pct
High-income homes in Benarkinin Taromeo +5.8 pts higher in Taromeo gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 18th pct

Household income distribution

36.4% $650–$1,499 +5.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
21.2% Under $650 +11.7 pts ▸ 32.9%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +18.7 pts ▸ 18.7%
0.0% $4,000 or more +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Personal income distribution

79.2% Under $650 ◂ +18.6 pts 60.7%
13.2% $650–$1,499 +9.1 pts ▸ 22.3%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 +6.2 pts ▸ 6.2%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benarkinin Taromeo +8.2 pts higher in Benarkin
49.2% 100th pct 41.0% 91st pct
Mental health in Benarkinin Taromeo +7.9 pts higher in Taromeo
8.2% 51st pct 16.1% 94th pct
Needs assistance in Benarkinin Taromeo +0.5 pts higher in Benarkin gap narrowing
14.8% 100th pct 14.2% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

29.5% Arthritis ◂ +13.2 pts 16.4%
8.2% Mental health +7.9 pts ▸ 16.1%
14.8% Heart disease ◂ +5.4 pts 9.4%
13.1% Diabetes ◂ +2.7 pts 10.5%
6.6% Other condition +5.8 pts ▸ 12.3%
11.5% Asthma ◂ +1.8 pts 9.7%
9.8% Lung condition ◂ +6.6 pts 3.2%
6.6% Cancer ◂ +2.8 pts 3.8%
0.0% Stroke +0.8 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

34.4% None +12.2 pts ▸ 46.6%
16.4% One condition +4.8 pts ▸ 21.2%
14.8% Two conditions ◂ +2.7 pts 12.1%
13.1% Three or more ◂ +5.6 pts 7.5%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benarkinin Taromeo +8.0 pts higher in Benarkin gap widening
18.9% 54th pct 10.8% 15th pct
Unpaid carers in Benarkinin Taromeo +8.5 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
7.5% 14th pct 16.1% 79th pct
Unpaid child care in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.3 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
15.1% 13th pct 17.4% 18th pct
Defence service in Benarkinin Taromeo +1.1 pts higher in Taromeo
5.4% 84th pct 6.5% 88th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benarkinin Taromeo +21.7 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
9.4% 6th pct 31.1% 82nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benarkinin Taromeo +13 larger in Taromeo
6 51st pct 19 67th pct
Median age in Benarkinin Taromeo +37 yrs older in Benarkin
55 yrs 91st pct 18 yrs 18th pct
Median income in Benarkinin Taromeo even
$575 43rd pct $575 43rd pct
Household income in Benarkinin Taromeo +$612 higher in Taromeo
$575 4th pct $1,187 26th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benarkinin Taromeo +0.5 larger in Taromeo gap narrowing
1.7 6th pct 2.2 24th pct
One-parent in Benarkinin Taromeo +15.4 pts higher in Taromeo gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 15.4% 74th pct
Living alone in Benarkinin Taromeo +13.8 pts higher in Benarkin gap narrowing
45.5% 97th pct 31.6% 76th pct

Family composition

57.6% Couples without children ◂ +15.8 pts 41.8%
39.4% Couples with children ◂ +0.9 pts 38.5%
0.0% One-parent families +15.4 pts ▸ 15.4%
0.0% Other families +1.1 pts ▸ 1.1%

Household size

30.3% 2 people +17.4 pts ▸ 47.7%
45.5% 1 person ◂ +13.8 pts 31.6%
18.2% 3 people ◂ +9.8 pts 8.4%
0.0% 4 people +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 5 people +7.7 pts ▸ 7.7%
0.0% 6 or more +5.2 pts ▸ 5.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benarkinin Taromeo +$112 higher in Taromeo gap widening
$148 13th pct $260 43rd pct
Mortgage in Benarkinin Taromeo +$447 higher in Taromeo
$553 3rd pct $1,000 14th pct
People / bedroom in Benarkinin Taromeo even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Benarkinin Taromeo +9.8 pts higher in Benarkin gap widening
18.2% 54th pct 8.4% 21st pct
Owned outright in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.0 pts higher in Taromeo gap narrowing
51.5% 78th pct 53.5% 82nd pct
Separate houses in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.6 pts higher in Benarkin gap widening
100.0% 100th pct 97.4% 54th pct
3+ bedrooms in Benarkinin Taromeo +19.3 pts higher in Taromeo gap steady
48.5% 8th pct 67.7% 24th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.5% Owned outright +2.0 pts ▸ 53.5%
9.1% Owned with a mortgage +27.7 pts ▸ 36.8%
18.2% Rented ◂ +9.8 pts 8.4%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +2.6 pts 97.4%
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

39.4% 3 bedrooms +1.3 pts ▸ 40.6%
24.2% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.0 pts 21.3%
9.1% 4 bedrooms +12.2 pts ▸ 21.3%
0.0% 1 bedroom +9.7 pts ▸ 9.7%
0.0% 5 or more +5.8 pts ▸ 5.8%
0.0% Studio / none +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +76.9 pts ▸ 76.9%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

0.0% Under $1,000 +43.9 pts ▸ 43.9%
0.0% $1,000–$1,799 +35.1 pts ▸ 35.1%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 +5.3 pts ▸ 5.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Benarkinin Taromeo even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Benarkinin Taromeo
— 10.8% 29th pct
PT commute in Benarkinin Taromeo
— 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Benarkinin Taromeo +15 longer in Taromeo
106 73rd pct 121 81st pct

How people get to work

100.0% Car (driver) ◂ +33.3 pts 66.7%
0.0% Worked at home +10.8 pts ▸ 10.8%
0.0% Walked +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Car (passenger) +3.2 pts ▸ 3.2%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

33.3% 2 vehicles +8.6 pts ▸ 41.9%
33.3% 1 vehicle +4.1 pts ▸ 37.4%
26.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +9.9 pts 16.8%
0.0% 4 or more +3.9 pts ▸ 3.9%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benarkinin Taromeo +5.4 pts higher in Benarkin gap steady
42.9% 84th pct 37.5% 72nd pct
Recent arrivals in Benarkinin Taromeo
— 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benarkinin Taromeo +9.9 pts higher in Benarkin
20.0% 100th pct 10.1% 90th pct
Participation in Benarkinin Taromeo +5.3 pts higher in Benarkin gap narrowing
37.7% 7th pct 32.5% 3rd pct
Full-time in Benarkinin Taromeo
— 50.5% 17th pct

Industries people work in

36.4% Education & training ◂ +27.8 pts 8.6%
0.0% Health care & social assistance +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Construction +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Retail trade +7.5 pts ▸ 7.5%
0.0% Professional & technical +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Administrative & support +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Public administration & safety +6.5 pts ▸ 6.5%
0.0% Accommodation & food +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Mining +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%
0.0% Other services +4.3 pts ▸ 4.3%

Occupations people work in

36.4% Sales workers ◂ +32.1 pts 4.3%
36.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +26.7 pts 9.7%
27.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +19.7 pts 7.5%
0.0% Labourers +21.5 pts ▸ 21.5%
0.0% Community & personal service +16.1 pts ▸ 16.1%
0.0% Professionals +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Clerical & administrative +11.8 pts ▸ 11.8%
0.0% Managers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.0 higher in Benarkin
2.0 66th pct 0.0 23rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Benarkinin Taromeo +2.6 more in Benarkin
2.6 70th pct 0.0 29th pct
15-min city in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benarkinin Taromeo +89.3 pts higher in Benarkin
89.3% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benarkinin Taromeo +80.7 pts higher in Benarkin
81.4% 75th pct 0.7% 32nd pct
Walk to health in Benarkinin Taromeo even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benarkinin Taromeo +60.2 more in Benarkin
65.6 86th pct 5.4 30th pct
Intersections/km² in Benarkinin Taromeo +5 higher in Benarkin
5 67th pct 0 29th pct
Mean slope in Benarkinin Taromeo +1.4 pts higher in Taromeo
5.8% 51st pct 7.2% 65th pct

Compare Benarkin with nearby areas

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Compare Taromeo with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benarkin vs Taromeo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30231/benarkin/vs/SAL32753/taromeo