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Binnum vs The Gap

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 17 km apart · Binnum profile · The Gap profile

Binnum The Gap

Binnum and The Gap (SA) are both sparsely populated areas in South Australia. Binnum is far older, with a typical resident aged 45 compared to 37 in The Gap (SA). Incomes are also much higher in Binnum, where the typical weekly family income is $2,374, while in The Gap (SA) it is $1,187. Binnum has a higher share of residents aged 65 and over (12.6% compared to 0.0%) and a higher proportion of adults working or looking for work.

Both areas are car-dependent and have no residents who use a language other than English at home. The gap in education is widening, with Year 12 completion now far higher in The Gap (SA) at 65.0% compared to 50.0% in Binnum. Both areas have a higher share of volunteers than the national figure, though this is more pronounced in Binnum at 32.8%.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Binnumin The Gap +61 larger in Binnum gap widening
87 38th pct 26 17th pct
  • First area, 2016: 72
  • First area, 2021: 87
  • Second area, 2016: 21
  • Second area, 2021: 26
Median age in Binnumin The Gap +8 yrs older in Binnum gap widening
45 yrs 50th pct 37 yrs 20th pct
  • First area, 2016: 51 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 45 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 44 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 37 yrs
First Nations in Binnumin The Gap even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Aged 65+ in Binnumin The Gap +12.6 pts higher in Binnum gap widening
12.6% 24th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 12.6%
  • Second area, 2016: 14.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Under 15 in Binnumin The Gap +9.2 pts higher in Binnum gap widening
20.7% 74th pct 11.5% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.6%
  • First area, 2021: 20.7%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 11.5%
7.5% 19th pct
  • First area, 2016: 5.9%
  • First area, 2021: 7.5%

Age structure

40.2% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +40.2 pts 0.0%
11.5% Young adults (25–44) +19.3 pts ▸ 30.8%
20.7% Children (0–14) ◂ +9.2 pts 11.5%
13.8% Youth (15–24) +1.6 pts ▸ 15.4%
12.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +12.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

65.6% Married ◂ +20.6 pts 45.0%
17.2% Never married +32.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.8% Divorced ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Separated ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
4.7% Widowed ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Binnum The Gap

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

  • 85+ in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Binnum: 7.8% males, 3.9% females; 65–69 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Binnum: 10.4% males, 0.0% females; 60–64 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Binnum: 3.9% males, 11.7% females; 55–59 in The Gap: 16.7% males, 0.0% females
  • 50–54 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 3.9% females; 50–54 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Binnum: 3.9% males, 3.9% females; 45–49 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in The Gap: 22.2% males, 16.7% females
  • 35–39 in Binnum: 3.9% males, 7.8% females; 35–39 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Binnum: 5.2% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in The Gap: 16.7% males, 27.8% females
  • 25–29 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Binnum: 10.4% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 3.9% females; 15–19 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Binnum: 10.4% males, 5.2% females; 10–14 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Binnum: 0.0% males, 3.9% females; 0–4 in The Gap: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Binnumin The Gap +3.4 pts higher in Binnum gap steady
3.4% 16th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.2%
  • First area, 2021: 3.4%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Country of birth

77.0% Australia ◂ +23.2 pts 53.8%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand 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

41.4% English ◂ +2.9 pts 38.5%
36.8% Australian ◂ +13.7 pts 23.1%
16.1% German ◂ +16.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% Irish +6.9 pts ▸ 11.5%
5.7% Scottish ◂ +5.7 pts 0.0%
3.4% Italian ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Binnumin The Gap even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Binnumin The Gap even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

78.2% English only ◂ +20.5 pts 57.7%
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 Binnumin The Gap +9.9 pts higher in Binnum gap narrowing
36.8% 39th pct 26.9% 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.4%
  • First area, 2021: 36.8%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 26.9%

Religious affiliation

36.8% Christianity ◂ +6.0 pts 30.8%
36.8% No religion ◂ +9.9 pts 26.9%
27.6% Not stated ◂ +16.0 pts 11.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Binnumin The Gap +15.0 pts higher in The Gap
50.0% 62nd pct 65.0% 86th pct
  • First area, 2016: 39.7%
  • First area, 2021: 50.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 65.0%
Bachelor+ in Binnumin The Gap +9.4 pts higher in Binnum
9.4% 27th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 10.8%
  • First area, 2021: 9.4%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Schools ≤3 km in Binnumin The Gap +1 more in Binnum
1 43rd pct 0 0th pct
26 8th pct
981 44th pct

Highest year of school

50.0% Year 12 +15.0 pts ▸ 65.0%
16.7% Year 11 ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
16.7% Year 10 ◂ +1.7 pts 15.0%
4.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

40.5% Certificate III / IV ◂ +19.1 pts 21.4%
16.2% Bachelor degree ◂ +16.2 pts 0.0%
13.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
8.1% Certificate I / II ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%

Field of qualification

16.2% Agriculture & environment +19.5 pts ▸ 35.7%
27.0% Engineering & related ◂ +27.0 pts 0.0%
16.2% Management & commerce +5.2 pts ▸ 21.4%
8.1% Health ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Education even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Binnumin The Gap +$115 higher in Binnum gap widening
$840 65th pct $725 45th pct
  • First area, 2016: $660
  • First area, 2021: $840
  • Second area, 2016: $612
  • Second area, 2021: $725
Household income in Binnumin The Gap +$937 higher in Binnum gap widening
$2,062 78th pct $1,125 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,312
  • First area, 2021: $2,062
  • Second area, 2016: $1,166
  • Second area, 2021: $1,125
Family income in Binnumin The Gap +$1,187 higher in Binnum gap widening
$2,374 76th pct $1,187 11th pct
  • First area, 2016: $1,812
  • First area, 2021: $2,374
  • Second area, 2016: $1,208
  • Second area, 2021: $1,187
High earners in Binnumin The Gap +12.5 pts higher in Binnum
12.5% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 12.5%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
High-income homes in Binnumin The Gap
11.5% 35th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%

Household income distribution

38.5% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +38.5 pts 0.0%
11.5% $4,000 or more ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Under $650 even 0.0%
0.0% $650–$1,499 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

26.6% $650–$1,499 +8.4 pts ▸ 35.0%
32.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.8 pts 0.0%
28.1% Under $650 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Binnumin The Gap +26.4 pts higher in Binnum
26.4% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Mental health in Binnumin The Gap +8.0 pts higher in Binnum
8.0% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Binnumin The Gap even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.0% Mental health ◂ +8.0 pts 0.0%
6.9% Heart disease ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
4.6% Asthma ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%
3.4% Arthritis ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Diabetes ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%
0.0% Stroke even 0.0%
0.0% Other condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

49.4% None +8.3 pts ▸ 57.7%
18.4% One condition ◂ +18.4 pts 0.0%
3.4% Two conditions ◂ +3.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Binnumin The Gap +7.8 pts higher in Binnum
32.8% 88th pct 25.0% 75th pct
  • First area, 2016: 55.4%
  • First area, 2021: 32.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Unpaid carers in Binnumin The Gap +18.8 pts higher in Binnum
18.8% 88th pct 0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 15.4%
  • First area, 2021: 18.8%
  • Second area, 2021: 0.0%
Unpaid child care in Binnumin The Gap +6.3 pts higher in Binnum
31.3% 78th pct 25.0% 48th pct
  • First area, 2016: 20.0%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
  • Second area, 2021: 25.0%
Defence service in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Binnumin The Gap +15.0 pts higher in The Gap
25.0% 55th pct 40.0% 95th pct
  • First area, 2016: 26.2%
  • First area, 2021: 25.0%
  • Second area, 2021: 40.0%

First Nations

First Nations people in Binnumin The Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Binnumin The Gap
57 yrs 92nd pct
Median income in Binnumin The Gap
$350 12th pct
Household income in Binnumin The Gap
$1,125 23rd pct

Family & Households

Household size in Binnumin The Gap +0.3 larger in The Gap gap steady
2.6 57th pct 2.9 81st pct
  • First area, 2016: 2.3
  • First area, 2021: 2.6
  • Second area, 2016: 2.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.9
One-parent in Binnumin The Gap
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
  • Second area, 2016: 0.0%
Living alone in Binnumin The Gap
11.5% 10th pct
  • First area, 2016: 29.6%
  • First area, 2021: 11.5%

Family composition

65.5% Couples with children +17.8 pts ▸ 83.3%
32.8% Couples without children ◂ +16.1 pts 16.7%
0.0% One-parent families even 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

0.0% 3 people +71.4 pts ▸ 71.4%
34.6% 2 people ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
15.4% 4 people ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% 1 person ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Binnumin The Gap +$100 higher in The Gap
$200 25th pct $300 57th pct
$1,084 18th pct
  • First area, 2016: $477
  • First area, 2021: $1,084
People / bedroom in Binnumin The Gap even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.50
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2016: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 0.80
15.4% 46th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.1%
  • First area, 2021: 15.4%
Owned outright in Binnumin The Gap
57.7% 88th pct
  • First area, 2016: 37.0%
  • First area, 2021: 57.7%
Separate houses in Binnumin The Gap
80.8% 21st pct
  • First area, 2016: 100.0%
  • First area, 2021: 80.8%
3+ bedrooms in Binnumin The Gap
100.0% 100th pct
  • First area, 2016: 85.2%
  • First area, 2021: 100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

57.7% Owned outright +70.9 pts ▸ 128.6%
23.1% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
15.4% Rented ◂ +15.4 pts 0.0%
11.5% Other tenure ◂ +11.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

80.8% Separate house +19.2 pts ▸ 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

53.8% 3 bedrooms +31.9 pts ▸ 85.7%
23.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
23.1% 5 or more ◂ +23.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 2 bedrooms even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Work from home in Binnumin The Gap
37.3% 89th pct
  • First area, 2016: 34.0%
  • First area, 2021: 37.3%
PT commute in Binnumin The Gap
0.0% 0th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
PT stops in Binnumin The Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Binnumin The Gap even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Binnumin The Gap even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

35.3% Car (driver) +14.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
37.3% Worked at home ◂ +37.3 pts 0.0%
5.9% Walked +19.1 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

11.5% 2 vehicles +31.3 pts ▸ 42.9%
34.6% 4 or more ◂ +34.6 pts 0.0%
19.2% 3 vehicles ◂ +19.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 1 vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Binnumin The Gap +11.6 pts higher in The Gap
12.2% 7th pct 23.8% 25th pct
  • First area, 2016: 11.4%
  • First area, 2021: 12.2%
  • Second area, 2021: 23.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Binnumin The Gap
8.2% 87th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 8.2%
Participation in Binnumin The Gap +16.6 pts higher in Binnum
76.6% 91st pct 60.0% 47th pct
  • First area, 2016: 83.1%
  • First area, 2021: 76.6%
  • Second area, 2021: 60.0%
66.7% 83rd pct
  • First area, 2016: 64.0%
  • First area, 2021: 66.7%

Industries people work in

62.7% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +37.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
11.8% Wholesale trade ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Transport & warehousing ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Health care & social assistance ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Construction ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

49.0% Managers ◂ +24.0 pts 25.0%
7.8% Technicians & trades +17.2 pts ▸ 25.0%
23.5% Labourers ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
7.8% Professionals ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
7.8% Sales workers ◂ +7.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Binnumin The Gap +0.1 higher in The Gap
0.0 29th pct 0.2 43rd pct
Types ≤15 min in Binnumin The Gap +0.2 more in The Gap
0.0 30th pct 0.2 44th pct
15-min city in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Binnumin The Gap +16.4 pts higher in The Gap
1.6% 36th pct 18.0% 52nd pct
Walk to health in Binnumin The Gap even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Binnumin The Gap +250.2 more in The Gap
57.5 85th pct 307.7 96th pct
Intersections/km² in Binnumin The Gap even
0 17th pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Binnumin The Gap +2.1 pts higher in The Gap
4.4% 33rd pct 6.4% 58th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Binnum vs The Gap [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL40107/binnum/vs/SAL41440/the-gap