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Benarkin North vs Blackbutt North

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Blackbutt North and Benarkin North are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland. They differ most in their First Nations populations; the typical First Nations resident in Blackbutt North is just 13, while in Benarkin North they are far older at 49. This is mirrored in income, where typical First Nations personal income is far higher in Blackbutt North at $866 compared to $362 in Benarkin North. Other gaps include renting, which is far more common in Blackbutt North at 15.9% versus 2.9% in Benarkin North.

Both areas sit near the national figure for people with no religion, at 39.5% in Blackbutt North and 42.5% in Benarkin North. They are also very similar in their typical resident age of 58 and the share of people born overseas. In both places, a high number of people have long-term health conditions, with both sitting far above the national average.

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Where they differ most

Limited English: 1.3 pts higher in Blackbutt North Renting: 13.0 pts higher in Blackbutt North Separate houses: 1.6 pts higher in Benarkin North De facto: 5.8 pts higher in Blackbutt North Population: 110 larger in Blackbutt North

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +110 larger in Blackbutt North gap steady
341 60th pct 451 63rd pct
Median age in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
First Nations in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap narrowing
3.8% 66th pct 3.8% 66th pct
Aged 65+ in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.1 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
33.7% 90th pct 36.8% 93rd pct
Under 15 in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +4.7 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
9.7% 15th pct 14.4% 33rd pct
De facto in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +5.8 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
7.7% 20th pct 13.5% 60th pct

Age structure

33.7% Seniors (65+) +3.1 pts ▸ 36.8%
32.3% Older adults (45–64) +0.1 pts ▸ 32.4%
16.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.7 pts 12.4%
9.7% Children (0–14) +4.7 pts ▸ 14.4%
6.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +1.0 pts 5.8%

Marital status

51.5% Married ◂ +5.3 pts 46.2%
22.5% Never married +1.4 pts ▸ 23.8%
13.7% Divorced +5.5 pts ▸ 19.2%
8.8% Separated ◂ +2.6 pts 6.2%
4.2% Widowed +2.7 pts ▸ 6.9%

Age & sex structure

Benarkin North Blackbutt North

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.2 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap narrowing
13.8% 60th pct 14.0% 61st pct

Country of birth

74.5% Australia ◂ +2.2 pts 72.3%
4.7% England +0.6 pts ▸ 5.3%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +1.3 pts 1.3%
1.2% Philippines ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% South Africa ◂ +0.9 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

50.1% English ◂ +6.0 pts 44.1%
30.5% Australian +6.5 pts ▸ 37.0%
12.9% Irish ◂ +1.2 pts 11.8%
10.6% German ◂ +4.3 pts 6.2%
9.7% Scottish +0.3 pts ▸ 10.0%
3.5% Dutch ◂ +1.7 pts 1.8%
0.9% Italian +0.7 pts ▸ 1.6%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Greek +0.7 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.1 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
4.1% 55th pct 2.0% 40th pct
Limited English in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.3 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 1.3% 79th pct

Language used at home

85.3% English only +0.5 pts ▸ 85.8%
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 Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.1 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
42.5% 56th pct 39.5% 46th pct

Religious affiliation

42.2% Christianity +1.2 pts ▸ 43.5%
42.5% No religion ◂ +3.1 pts 39.5%
10.0% Not stated +5.8 pts ▸ 15.7%
2.1% Other religions ◂ +1.2 pts 0.9%
1.8% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.9%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.5 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
26.2% 9th pct 29.7% 13th pct
Bachelor+ in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.3 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
6.2% 15th pct 5.9% 14th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1 more in Blackbutt North
1 43rd pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +26 larger in Blackbutt North
47 16th pct 73 21st pct
ICSEA in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
923 15th pct 923 15th pct

Highest year of school

34.4% Year 10 ◂ +4.5 pts 30.0%
26.2% Year 12 +3.5 pts ▸ 29.7%
17.4% Year 9 or below +2.0 pts ▸ 19.4%
10.8% Year 11 ◂ +2.8 pts 8.0%

Highest qualification level

36.9% Certificate III / IV +4.8 pts ▸ 41.7%
11.9% Bachelor degree ◂ +3.1 pts 8.8%
11.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.1 pts 10.8%
0.0% Postgraduate degree +2.5 pts ▸ 2.5%
1.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.4 pts 1.5%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Engineering & related +3.1 pts ▸ 18.1%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +3.3 pts 7.4%
10.0% Education ◂ +0.7 pts 9.3%
9.4% Health ◂ +0.6 pts 8.8%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +1.5 pts 7.8%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +2.2 pts 5.9%
6.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.5 pts 5.4%
3.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.7 pts 2.5%
1.9% Creative arts +0.6 pts ▸ 2.5%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +1.5 pts ▸ 1.5%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$5 higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
$433 7th pct $428 6th pct
Household income in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$57 higher in Benarkin North gap widening
$844 7th pct $787 5th pct
Family income in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$5 higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
$1,053 8th pct $1,048 8th pct
High earners in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.2 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
1.6% 19th pct 3.8% 26th pct
High-income homes in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.1 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap steady
2.1% 7th pct 4.2% 13th pct

Household income distribution

42.1% $650–$1,499 +0.2 pts ▸ 42.3%
32.1% Under $650 +0.7 pts ▸ 32.8%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +2.3 pts ▸ 15.9%
0.0% $4,000 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%
2.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +0.6 pts 1.6%

Personal income distribution

65.5% Under $650 ◂ +6.5 pts 59.0%
23.5% $650–$1,499 ◂ +3.5 pts 20.0%
5.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +0.9 pts 4.6%
0.0% $3,000 or more +1.3 pts ▸ 1.3%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.3 pts higher in Blackbutt North
41.1% 91st pct 44.3% 95th pct
Mental health in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.4 pts higher in Benarkin North
14.4% 90th pct 14.0% 89th pct
Needs assistance in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.3 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
15.0% 100th pct 14.6% 100th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Arthritis +1.9 pts ▸ 20.4%
14.4% Mental health ◂ +0.4 pts 14.0%
14.4% Other condition ◂ +3.9 pts 10.4%
9.4% Asthma +0.4 pts ▸ 9.8%
9.7% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 8.0%
6.2% Heart disease +1.6 pts ▸ 7.8%
7.0% Lung condition ◂ +1.9 pts 5.1%
5.6% Cancer ◂ +0.3 pts 5.3%
0.9% Stroke +3.3 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.9% Dementia +0.5 pts ▸ 1.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.3% None ◂ +6.4 pts 39.9%
21.4% One condition +4.1 pts ▸ 25.5%
10.6% Two conditions ◂ +0.4 pts 10.2%
8.5% Three or more +0.8 pts ▸ 9.3%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.3 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap steady
8.8% 11th pct 12.1% 20th pct
Unpaid carers in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.4 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
15.0% 73rd pct 12.6% 48th pct
Unpaid child care in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.8 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap steady
11.7% 9th pct 12.6% 10th pct
Defence service in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.3 pts higher in Benarkin North
7.2% 89th pct 3.8% 69th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +4.4 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap narrowing
25.1% 55th pct 29.5% 77th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +4 larger in Blackbutt North
13 62nd pct 17 65th pct
Median age in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +36 yrs older in Benarkin North
49 yrs 86th pct 13 yrs 9th pct
Median income in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$504 higher in Blackbutt North
$362 12th pct $866 71st pct
Household income in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$562 higher in Blackbutt North
$1,125 23rd pct $1,687 50th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.1 19th pct
One-parent in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.3 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
12.4% 59th pct 11.1% 52nd pct
Living alone in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.7 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap narrowing
32.1% 77th pct 32.8% 79th pct

Family composition

53.8% Couples without children ◂ +7.1 pts 46.7%
35.2% Couples with children +3.8 pts ▸ 39.0%
12.4% One-parent families ◂ +1.3 pts 11.1%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.7% 2 people ◂ +0.2 pts 45.5%
32.1% 1 person +0.7 pts ▸ 32.8%
10.7% 3 people ◂ +2.2 pts 8.5%
7.9% 4 people ◂ +1.5 pts 6.3%
2.1% 5 people +2.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
0.0% 6 or more +2.6 pts ▸ 2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap narrowing
$240 37th pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +$216 higher in Benarkin North gap steady
$1,083 18th pct $867 11th pct
People / bedroom in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +13.0 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap widening
2.9% 6th pct 15.9% 47th pct
Owned outright in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.0 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
58.6% 89th pct 55.6% 86th pct
Separate houses in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.6 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
100.0% 100th pct 98.4% 59th pct
3+ bedrooms in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.1 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
61.4% 15th pct 60.3% 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

58.6% Owned outright ◂ +3.0 pts 55.6%
32.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +6.7 pts 25.4%
2.9% Rented +13.0 pts ▸ 15.9%
2.1% Other tenure +0.5 pts ▸ 2.6%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house ◂ +1.6 pts 98.4%
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

45.7% 3 bedrooms +3.0 pts ▸ 48.7%
22.1% 2 bedrooms +4.3 pts ▸ 26.5%
13.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +1.9 pts 11.6%
12.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +6.5 pts 6.3%
2.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none +1.6 pts ▸ 1.6%

Weekly rent distribution

100.0% $200–$349 ◂ +40.0 pts 60.0%
0.0% Under $200 +10.0 pts ▸ 10.0%
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

48.9% Under $1,000 +1.1 pts ▸ 50.0%
40.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +12.9 pts 27.1%
6.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.4 pts 6.3%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.5 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
2.1% 57th pct 1.6% 53rd pct
Work from home in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +3.5 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
16.1% 49th pct 12.6% 36th pct
PT commute in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2 longer in Blackbutt North
111 75th pct 113 77th pct

How people get to work

56.3% Car (driver) +4.0 pts ▸ 60.4%
16.1% Worked at home ◂ +3.5 pts 12.6%
5.7% Car (passenger) +2.4 pts ▸ 8.1%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.1% 2 vehicles ◂ +6.3 pts 33.9%
33.1% 1 vehicle +6.7 pts ▸ 39.8%
12.0% 3 vehicles +7.4 pts ▸ 19.4%
4.2% 4 or more +2.8 pts ▸ 7.0%
2.1% No vehicle ◂ +0.5 pts 1.6%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.2 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
33.8% 60th pct 31.7% 53rd pct
Recent arrivals in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.2 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap narrowing
7.5% 86th pct 8.7% 88th pct
Participation in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +2.0 pts higher in Blackbutt North gap steady
30.3% 1st pct 32.3% 3rd pct
Full-time in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +7.2 pts higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
54.0% 29th pct 46.8% 11th pct

Industries people work in

16.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +11.6 pts 4.5%
13.8% Professional & technical ◂ +7.5 pts 6.3%
8.0% Retail trade +4.6 pts ▸ 12.6%
10.3% Construction ◂ +5.8 pts 4.5%
10.3% Education & training ◂ +0.4 pts 9.9%
3.4% Accommodation & food +6.5 pts ▸ 9.9%
8.0% Health care & social assistance +1.9 pts ▸ 9.9%
9.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.0 pts 7.2%
9.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +5.6 pts 3.6%
0.0% Mining +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%
0.0% Transport & warehousing +5.4 pts ▸ 5.4%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Labourers ◂ +9.9 pts 10.8%
9.2% Community & personal service +8.8 pts ▸ 18.0%
16.1% Managers ◂ +6.2 pts 9.9%
8.0% Machinery operators & drivers +7.3 pts ▸ 15.3%
11.5% Sales workers +1.1 pts ▸ 12.6%
8.0% Clerical & administrative +3.7 pts ▸ 11.7%
11.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +4.3 pts 7.2%
8.0% Professionals +2.8 pts ▸ 10.8%

Walkability

Walk score in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.1 higher in Blackbutt North
0.0 30th pct 0.1 39th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.1 more in Blackbutt North
0.0 30th pct 0.1 37th pct
15-min city in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.0 pts higher in Blackbutt North
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 58th pct
Walk to shops in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1.0 pts higher in Blackbutt North
0.0% 0th pct 1.0% 58th pct
Walk to transit in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.5 pts higher in Blackbutt North
0.0% 0th pct 0.5% 57th pct
Walk to a park in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.9 pts higher in Benarkin North
1.8% 38th pct 1.0% 33rd pct
Walk to health in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.7 pts higher in Blackbutt North
0.0% 0th pct 0.7% 72nd pct
Amenities/1k in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +1 higher in Blackbutt North
1 53rd pct 2 59th pct
Mean slope in Benarkin Northin Blackbutt North +0.4 pts higher in Benarkin North
6.6% 60th pct 6.2% 56th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benarkin North vs Blackbutt North [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30232/benarkin-north/vs/SAL30273/blackbutt-north