# Bingie

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Eurobodalla › 2537, NSW

Area: 10 km²

A small population of just 205 people makes Bingie one of the oldest communities in its region. The area is defined by a high proportion of seniors, with a typical resident aged 61 and over a third of the population aged 65 or older. This is a well-educated but lower-income community where most people own their homes outright. It is a quiet, car-dependent place with very few children and a strong tendency toward lifelong residency.

## Demographics & Identity

Bingie is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 61 and 37.1% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 6.3% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 205 | -26.3% since 2011 |
| Median age | 61 yrs | +19.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.4% | +137.3% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 37.1% | +40.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 6.3% | -52.5% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.8% | +31.9% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 42.9%, Seniors (65+) 37.1%, Youth (15–24) 7.3%, Young adults (25–44) 7.3%, Children (0–14) 6.3%

**Marital status** — Married 54.2%, Never married 28.4%, Divorced 9.5%, Widowed 6.3%, Separated 2.6%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English ancestry is the most common at 44.9%, followed by Australian at 31.7%. While 16.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.6% | -19.1% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 72.2%, England 6.3%, New Zealand 2.9%

**Ancestry** — English 44.9%, Australian 31.7%, Scottish 14.1%, Irish 12.2%, German 7.8%, Dutch 2.9%, Italian 2.4%, Greek 2.4%

## Language

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 1.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 1.5% | -72.9% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.3%

## Religion

The community is notably secular, with 53.7% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 53.7% | +48.6% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 53.7%, Christianity 34.6%, Not stated 11.7%, Buddhism 2.4%

## Education & Qualifications

Residents are well-qualified, with 33.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.5% | -5.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 33.7% | +44.5% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 50.5%, Year 10 26.6%, Year 11 6.8%, Year 9 or below 5.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 28.4%, Certificate III / IV 27.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.9%, Postgraduate degree 9.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 16.1%, Society & culture 14.2%, Management & commerce 9.7%, Education 8.4%, Health 7.7%, Architecture & building 7.1%, Agriculture & environment 6.5%, Natural & physical sciences 5.8%, Creative arts 3.2%

## Income

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $1,125 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $600 | +25.8% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,125 | +10.2% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,406 | +43.2% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.2% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 10.1% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 38.2%, Under $650 18.0%, $1,500–$2,999 13.5%, $3,000–$3,999 6.7%, $4,000 or more 3.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 48.4%, $650–$1,499 30.0%, $1,500–$2,999 9.5%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.7% of residents. Despite this, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is well below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.7% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.8% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.0% | -32.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 13.2%, Mental health 9.8%, Other condition 8.8%, Asthma 6.3%, Cancer 3.9%, Heart disease 2.9%, Diabetes 2.0%, Lung condition 2.0%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 57.6%, One condition 21.0%, Two conditions 5.4%, Three or more 2.9%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common, with 23.7% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. A high 41.6% of residents also do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 23.7% | -33.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 11.6% | -27.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 18.9% | -37.1% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 41.6% | +23.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population. First Nations households earn $2,125 weekly, which is well above the national figure of $1,507.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 7 | — |
| First Nations median age | 21 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $437 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,125 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are generally small, with a typical 2.1 people per household. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 58.1% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.1 | -12.5% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.1% | -53.2% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 25.8% | +34.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 58.1%, Couples with children 32.9%, One-parent families 7.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 47.2%, 1 person 25.8%, 3 people 13.5%, 4 people 11.2%, 5 people 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 64.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. The vast majority of residents live in separate houses, and renting is very rare at 3.4%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $273 | +47.6% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +20.0% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 3.4% | -73.5% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 64.0% | +10.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 91.0% | -9.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 66.3% | -13.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 64.0%, Owned with a mortgage 24.7%, Rented 3.4%, Other tenure 3.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 91.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 29.2%, 3 bedrooms 27.0%, 2 bedrooms 23.6%, 1 bedroom 11.2%, 5 or more 10.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 233.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — Under $1,000 22.7%, $1,800–$2,999 22.7%, $1,000–$1,799 13.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of residents using public transport to commute. Every home in the community owns at least one motor vehicle.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 14.3% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 64 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 68.8%, Worked at home 14.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 52.8%, 1 vehicle 24.7%, 3 vehicles 19.1%, 4 or more 7.9%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 21.6% | -14.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 41.6% of adults in the workforce. Common industries include education, professional services, and construction.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | -48.6% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 41.6% | -30.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 46.8% | +5.0% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 15.6%, Professional & technical 14.3%, Construction 13.0%, Health care & social assistance 13.0%, Public administration & safety 10.4%, Retail trade 9.1%, Administrative & support 9.1%, Manufacturing 5.2%, Wholesale trade 5.2%, Transport & warehousing 5.2%, Arts & recreation 3.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 20.8%, Technicians & trades 18.2%, Managers 13.0%, Clerical & administrative 11.7%, Sales workers 7.8%, Labourers 7.8%, Community & personal service 3.9%

## Walkability

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 14.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.6% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10366/bingie