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Benair QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Benair, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Benair QLD is 151 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benair is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Benair is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Benair has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Benair has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benair is $1,573.

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Benair Population

residents (Census 2021)

Benair Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$585/wk

$30,420 per year

#7297 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,573/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Benair Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (69) Female 54.3% (82)

Population Density

2.7

people per km²

151 people · 56.6 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,550

Family income/wk

Benair Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Benair Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.9% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.1% 13 dwellings

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

Benair Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Benair Religion

No Religion

29.4%

Catholic

18.2%

Lutheran

16.8%

Not stated

15.4%

Uniting Church

8.4%

Anglican

7.0%

Christian (other)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benair Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

44.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.2%

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

Benair Employment

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Employed full-time

48.2% 40 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 19 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 24 people

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

Benair Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.0%

Bachelor Degree

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

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

Benair Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Professionals

16.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.6%

Labourers

10.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.4%

Sales Workers

8.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Benair Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

22.2%

Education

16.7%

Society & Culture

13.9%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Health

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Benair Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benair Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benair Marital Status

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Married

63.6% 68

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Separated

3.7% 4

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Divorced

3.7% 4

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Widowed

2.8% 3

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Never married

26.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benair Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

25.9%

Scottish

12.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.0%

German

7.5%

Filipino

2.9%

Irish

2.3%

Other

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benair School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

47.1%

Primary — Government

44.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

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

Benair Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.4% 6

✅

No need for assistance

97.6% 249

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

Benair Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.4% 21

—

Not a volunteer

78.6% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benair Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

55.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benair How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.1%

Walked only

15.6%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Other

6.3%

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

Benair Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.0%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

26.0%

4+ vehicles

18.0%

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

Benair Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

22.5%

3 bedrooms

42.5%

4 bedrooms

35.0%

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

Benair Population Mobility

3.1%

moved in the last year

25.0%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benair Indigenous Population

11.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

235

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benair Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

Arthritis

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Benair Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.0%

$1-$149/wk

10.0%

$150-$299/wk

10.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benair Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.4%

Couple — no children

33.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benair Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 4

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Never served

96.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benair Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.2% 10

—

Did not provide

89.8% 88

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benair Children Ever Born

No children

29.4%

2 children

41.2%

3 children

11.8%

4 children

8.8%

5+ children

8.8%

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

Benair Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

21.9%

30+ hours

16.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.1%

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

Benair Household Size

1 person

23.8%

2 persons

47.6%

3 persons

19.0%

4 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benair Where Residents Moved From

Same address

125

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Benair Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.7%

Blended family — no other children

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benair Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,416/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Benair

Your weekly income

≈ $6,136/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,131/wk

Rent share 20.1%

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Income: $590/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $25/wk

South Kolan

Income: $636/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $5/wk

Barney Point

Income: $539/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $65/wk

Ayr

Income: $701/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

Cooktown

Income: $678/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

Kuranda

Income: $600/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $25/wk

Benair vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Camboon (Qld)

Pop: 76 Income: $1,021/wk

Coochin Creek

Pop: 76 Income: $822/wk Rent: $395/wk

Coolabine

Pop: 76 Income: $624/wk Rent: $245/wk

Four Ways

Pop: 76 Income: $1,057/wk

Hamilton Creek

Pop: 76 Income: $487/wk Rent: $190/wk

Midgenoo

Pop: 76 Income: $769/wk Rent: $260/wk

Compare Benair

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benair

What is the population of Benair QLD?

The population of Benair QLD is 151 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Benair is ranked #7,735 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benair?

The median personal income in Benair QLD is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,550 per week.Benair is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benair?

Median rent in Benair QLD is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 20.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Benair ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benair?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benair QLD is $1,573. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benair?

The median age in Benair QLD is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benair a good suburb to live in?

Benair is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 151.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30229. All dollar figures in AUD.