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Benarkin North vs Nukku

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 7.8 km apart · Benarkin North profile · Nukku profile

Benarkin North Nukku

Benarkin North and Nukku are neighbouring rural areas in Queensland. Benarkin North is notably older, with 33.7% of residents aged 65 and over and a typical age of 58. This is reflected in a much higher rate of long-term health conditions, which affect 41.1% of the population, compared to just 12.5% in Nukku. In contrast, Nukku has a higher share of people in de facto relationships (37.5% compared to 7.7%) and a higher proportion of children under 15 (17.5% versus 9.7%).

Both areas are completely car-dependent and sit about 111 minutes from the city. They also share a similar level of school advantage. While they are alike in their lack of public transport and walkable amenities, Benarkin North has a much lower typical household income of $844 per week compared to $1,187 in Nukku.

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Where they differ most

De facto: 29.8 pts higher in Nukku No religion: 25.0 pts higher in Benarkin North Needs assistance: 15.0 pts higher in Benarkin North Population: 301 larger in Benarkin North Participation: 18.2 pts higher in Nukku

Demographics & Identity

Population in Benarkin Northin Nukku +301 larger in Benarkin North gap steady
341 60th pct 40 24th pct
Median age in Benarkin Northin Nukku +3 yrs older in Benarkin North gap narrowing
58 yrs 90th pct 55 yrs 86th pct
First Nations in Benarkin Northin Nukku +3.8 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
3.8% 66th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Benarkin Northin Nukku +16.2 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
33.7% 90th pct 17.5% 44th pct
Under 15 in Benarkin Northin Nukku +7.8 pts higher in Nukku gap widening
9.7% 15th pct 17.5% 53rd pct
De facto in Benarkin Northin Nukku +29.8 pts higher in Nukku
7.7% 20th pct 37.5% 100th pct

Age structure

33.7% Seniors (65+) ◂ +16.2 pts 17.5%
32.3% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +17.3 pts 15.0%
9.7% Children (0–14) +7.8 pts ▸ 17.5%
16.1% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +3.6 pts 12.5%
6.7% Youth (15–24) ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%

Marital status

51.5% Married ◂ +3.0 pts 48.5%
22.5% Never married +10.9 pts ▸ 33.3%
4.2% Widowed +10.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.7% Divorced ◂ +1.6 pts 12.1%
8.8% Separated ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Benarkin North Nukku

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Benarkin Northin Nukku +1.2 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
13.8% 60th pct 15.0% 64th pct

Country of birth

74.5% Australia ◂ +4.5 pts 70.0%
4.7% England ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%
2.6% New Zealand ◂ +2.6 pts 0.0%
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 ◂ +5.1 pts 45.0%
30.5% Australian ◂ +5.5 pts 25.0%
10.6% German +9.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
12.9% Irish ◂ +2.9 pts 10.0%
9.7% Scottish ◂ +2.2 pts 7.5%
3.5% Dutch ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
1.2% Filipino ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italian ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Benarkin Northin Nukku +4.1 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
4.1% 55th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Benarkin Northin Nukku even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

85.3% English only ◂ +7.8 pts 77.5%
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 Nukku +25.0 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
42.5% 56th pct 17.5% 7th pct

Religious affiliation

42.2% Christianity +7.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
42.5% No religion ◂ +25.0 pts 17.5%
10.0% Not stated +5.0 pts ▸ 15.0%
2.1% Other religions ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
1.8% Buddhism ◂ +1.8 pts 0.0%
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 Nukku +10.1 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
26.2% 9th pct 36.4% 27th pct
Bachelor+ in Benarkin Northin Nukku +5.9 pts higher in Nukku gap widening
6.2% 15th pct 12.1% 39th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
1 43rd pct 1 43rd pct
Avg size in Benarkin Northin Nukku +52 larger in Nukku
47 16th pct 99 25th pct
ICSEA in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
923 15th pct 923 15th pct

Highest year of school

26.2% Year 12 +10.1 pts ▸ 36.4%
34.4% Year 10 ◂ +4.1 pts 30.3%
17.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
10.8% Year 11 ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.9% Certificate III / IV +4.3 pts ▸ 41.2%
11.9% Bachelor degree +11.7 pts ▸ 23.5%
11.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +5.8 pts ▸ 17.6%
1.9% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.0% Engineering & related +14.4 pts ▸ 29.4%
9.4% Health +14.2 pts ▸ 23.5%
10.0% Education +7.6 pts ▸ 17.6%
10.6% Management & commerce ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
9.4% Society & culture ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
8.1% Architecture & building ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
6.9% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
3.1% Agriculture & environment ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%
1.9% Creative arts ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Benarkin Northin Nukku +$242 higher in Nukku gap widening
$433 7th pct $675 36th pct
Household income in Benarkin Northin Nukku +$343 higher in Nukku gap widening
$844 7th pct $1,187 24th pct
Family income in Benarkin Northin Nukku +$384 higher in Nukku gap widening
$1,053 8th pct $1,437 23rd pct
High earners in Benarkin Northin Nukku +1.6 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
1.6% 19th pct 0.0% 0th pct
High-income homes in Benarkin Northin Nukku
2.1% 7th pct —

Household income distribution

42.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +42.1 pts 0.0%
13.6% $1,500–$2,999 +24.9 pts ▸ 38.5%
32.1% Under $650 ◂ +32.1 pts 0.0%
2.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

65.5% Under $650 ◂ +53.4 pts 12.1%
23.5% $650–$1,499 +15.9 pts ▸ 39.4%
5.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Benarkin Northin Nukku +28.6 pts higher in Benarkin North
41.1% 91st pct 12.5% 4th pct
Mental health in Benarkin Northin Nukku +14.4 pts higher in Benarkin North
14.4% 90th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Benarkin Northin Nukku +15.0 pts higher in Benarkin North gap widening
15.0% 100th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

18.5% Arthritis ◂ +11.0 pts 7.5%
14.4% Other condition +0.6 pts ▸ 15.0%
14.4% Mental health ◂ +14.4 pts 0.0%
9.7% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 7.5%
9.4% Asthma ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
7.0% Lung condition ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
6.2% Heart disease ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%
5.6% Cancer ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.9% Dementia ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Stroke ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

46.3% None +8.7 pts ▸ 55.0%
21.4% One condition ◂ +13.9 pts 7.5%
10.6% Two conditions ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
8.5% Three or more ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Benarkin Northin Nukku +9.4 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
8.8% 11th pct 18.2% 51st pct
Unpaid carers in Benarkin Northin Nukku +2.9 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
15.0% 73rd pct 12.1% 43rd pct
Unpaid child care in Benarkin Northin Nukku +9.5 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
11.7% 9th pct 21.2% 31st pct
Defence service in Benarkin Northin Nukku +7.2 pts higher in Benarkin North
7.2% 89th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Benarkin Northin Nukku +3.9 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
25.1% 55th pct 21.2% 32nd pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Benarkin Northin Nukku +13 larger in Benarkin North
13 62nd pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Benarkin Northin Nukku
49 yrs 86th pct —
Median income in Benarkin Northin Nukku
$362 12th pct —
Household income in Benarkin Northin Nukku
$1,125 23rd pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Benarkin Northin Nukku +0.4 larger in Nukku gap narrowing
2.1 19th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Benarkin Northin Nukku +11.6 pts higher in Nukku gap widening
12.4% 59th pct 24.0% 91st pct
Living alone in Benarkin Northin Nukku
32.1% 77th pct —

Family composition

53.8% Couples without children ◂ +5.8 pts 48.0%
35.2% Couples with children +4.8 pts ▸ 40.0%
12.4% One-parent families +11.6 pts ▸ 24.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

45.7% 2 people +15.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
32.1% 1 person ◂ +9.1 pts 23.1%
2.1% 5 people +20.9 pts ▸ 23.1%
10.7% 3 people ◂ +10.7 pts 0.0%
7.9% 4 people ◂ +7.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Benarkin Northin Nukku +$90 higher in Benarkin North
$240 37th pct $150 14th pct
Mortgage in Benarkin Northin Nukku +$780 higher in Nukku
$1,083 18th pct $1,863 64th pct
People / bedroom in Benarkin Northin Nukku +0.10 higher in Benarkin North gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Benarkin Northin Nukku
2.9% 6th pct —
Owned outright in Benarkin Northin Nukku
58.6% 89th pct —
Separate houses in Benarkin Northin Nukku
100.0% 100th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Benarkin Northin Nukku
61.4% 15th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

58.6% Owned outright ◂ +27.8 pts 30.8%
32.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +1.4 pts 30.8%
2.9% Rented ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% Other tenure ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
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 +15.8 pts ▸ 61.5%
13.6% 4 bedrooms +40.3 pts ▸ 53.8%
22.1% 2 bedrooms ◂ +22.1 pts 0.0%
12.9% 1 bedroom ◂ +12.9 pts 0.0%
2.1% 5 or more ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

48.9% Under $1,000 ◂ +48.9 pts 0.0%
40.0% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +40.0 pts 0.0%
6.7% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Benarkin Northin Nukku
2.1% 57th pct —
Work from home in Benarkin Northin Nukku
16.1% 49th pct —
PT commute in Benarkin Northin Nukku
0.0% 0th pct —
PT stops in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
111 75th pct 111 75th pct

How people get to work

56.3% Car (driver) ◂ +0.1 pts 56.3%
16.1% Worked at home ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
5.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
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 +29.1 pts ▸ 69.2%
33.1% 1 vehicle ◂ +10.0 pts 23.1%
12.0% 3 vehicles ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% 4 or more ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.1% No vehicle ◂ +2.1 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Benarkin Northin Nukku +6.6 pts higher in Benarkin North gap steady
33.8% 60th pct 27.3% 36th pct
Recent arrivals in Benarkin Northin Nukku
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Benarkin Northin Nukku
7.5% 86th pct —
Participation in Benarkin Northin Nukku +18.2 pts higher in Nukku gap narrowing
30.3% 1st pct 48.5% 19th pct
Full-time in Benarkin Northin Nukku
54.0% 29th pct —

Industries people work in

16.1% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +15.2 pts ▸ 31.3%
13.8% Professional & technical ◂ +13.8 pts 0.0%
10.3% Construction ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
10.3% Education & training ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
9.2% Manufacturing ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
9.2% Public administration & safety ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% Retail trade ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Health care & social assistance ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
3.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

20.7% Labourers ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
16.1% Managers +2.7 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.5% Technicians & trades +7.3 pts ▸ 18.8%
11.5% Sales workers ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
9.2% Community & personal service ◂ +9.2 pts 0.0%
8.0% Professionals ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
8.0% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 30th pct
Types ≤15 min in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0 30th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Benarkin Northin Nukku +1.8 pts higher in Benarkin North
1.8% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Benarkin Northin Nukku even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Benarkin Northin Nukku +1 higher in Benarkin North
1 53rd pct 0 33rd pct
Mean slope in Benarkin Northin Nukku +2.8 pts higher in Nukku
6.6% 60th pct 9.4% 78th pct

Compare Benarkin North with nearby areas

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Compare Nukku with nearby areas

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Benarkin North vs Nukku [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL30232/benarkin-north/vs/SAL32195/nukku