Beenak VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Beenak, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Beenak VIC is 17 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Beenak is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Median rent in Beenak is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Beenak has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Beenak has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (75% of residents).

There were 3 recorded offences in Beenak in 2024-24, a rate of 176 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Beenak Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Beenak Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$550/wk
$28,600 per year
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Beenak Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (8) Female 42.9% (6)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
17 people · 16.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,749
Family income/wk

Beenak Age Distribution

25-29
50-54
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beenak Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Beenak Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Beenak Religion

No Religion
75.0%
Not stated
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Beenak Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Beenak Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 4 people
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Not in labour force
55.6% 5 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Beenak Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Beenak Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Beenak Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Beenak Marital Status

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Married
28.6% 4
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Never married
71.4% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Beenak Ancestry

Australian
53.8%
Maltese
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Beenak School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Beenak Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Beenak Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Beenak How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Beenak Car Ownership

1 vehicle
57.1%
2 vehicles
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Beenak Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Beenak Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
57.1%
moved in the last 5 years
14.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Beenak Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
22
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Beenak Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
50.0%
$800-$999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Beenak Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Beenak Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Beenak Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Beenak Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
63.6%
30+ hours
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Beenak Household Size

1 person
57.1%
2 persons
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Beenak Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 3 total

Assault
2
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Beenak Rent Prices & Affordability

30%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 30.2%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Beenak

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $785/wk
Rent share 30.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Beenak vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Beenak

What is the population of Beenak VIC?

The population of Beenak VIC is 17 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Beenak?

The median personal income in Beenak VIC is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,749 per week.

How much is rent in Beenak?

Median rent in Beenak VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 30.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What is the median age in Beenak?

The median age in Beenak VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Beenak a good suburb to live in?

Beenak is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 17.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20187. All dollar figures in AUD.