Benambra VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benambra VIC is 173 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benambra is $690 per week ($35,880 per year). Median rent in Benambra is $150 per week ($650 per month). Benambra has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Benambra has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benambra is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benambra is $1,142.

There were 3 recorded offences in Benambra in 2025-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).

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Benambra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Benambra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$690/wk
$35,880 per year
#5661 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,142/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Benambra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.2% (95) Female 44.8% (77)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
173 people · 762.2 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,392
Family income/wk

Benambra Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
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)

Benambra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
78.0% 46 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.0% 13 dwellings

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

Benambra Country of Birth

Australia
94.7%
England
5.3%

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

Benambra Religion

No Religion
31.0%
Not stated
25.3%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
10.9%
Christian (other)
6.3%
Pentecostal
5.2%
Uniting Church
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benambra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.3%

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

Benambra Employment

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Employed full-time
43.2% 48 people
Employed part-time
15.3% 17 people
🏠
Not in labour force
41.4% 46 people

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

Benambra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.9%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.4%

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

Benambra Occupation

Managers
38.9%
Labourers
22.2%
Sales Workers
11.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.1%
Professionals
8.3%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%

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

Benambra Field of Study

Management & Commerce
28.1%
Health
18.8%
Agriculture & Environment
15.6%
Engineering
12.5%
Architecture & Building
12.5%
Education
12.5%

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

Benambra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benambra Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
4.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benambra Marital Status

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Married
48.7% 75
↔️
Separated
4.5% 7
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Divorced
16.2% 25
🕊️
Widowed
7.1% 11
👤
Never married
23.4% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benambra Ancestry

English
32.8%
Australian
30.7%
Irish
18.5%
Scottish
9.5%
Other
3.2%
German
2.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.6%
Filipino
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benambra School & University Attendance

Pre-school
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Benambra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 10
No need for assistance
96.1% 248

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

Benambra Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 39
Not a volunteer
66.7% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benambra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
33.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
66.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benambra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.6%
Walked only
10.2%
Did not go to work
8.2%

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

Benambra Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
29.5%
2 vehicles
25.6%
3 vehicles
21.8%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Benambra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.6%
2 bedrooms
22.7%
3 bedrooms
47.0%
4 bedrooms
19.7%

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

Benambra Population Mobility

12.0%
moved in the last year
23.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benambra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
284
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benambra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Heart disease
9
Arthritis
9
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Benambra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
18.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benambra Family Structure

Couple — no children
64.4%
Couple — children under 15
26.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benambra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.4% 3
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Never served
97.6% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benambra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 12
Did not provide
89.7% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benambra Children Ever Born

No children
60.0%
2 children
40.0%

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

Benambra When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Benambra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.4%
5–14 hours
24.4%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
30.1%

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

Benambra Household Size

1 person
42.3%
2 persons
46.5%
3 persons
4.2%
4 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benambra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved — same area (SA2)
7
Moved from VIC
4

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

Benambra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benambra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Property Damage
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Benambra Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,017/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Benambra

≈ $4,407/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $867/wk
Rent share 14.7%

Benambra vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Benambra

What is the population of Benambra VIC?

The population of Benambra VIC is 173 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².Benambra is ranked #7,361 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benambra?

The median personal income in Benambra VIC is $690 per week, or $35,880 per year.The median household income is $1,017 per week.Family income is $1,392 per week.Benambra is ranked #5,661 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benambra?

Median rent in Benambra VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Benambra ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benambra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benambra VIC is $1,142. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benambra?

The median age in Benambra VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benambra a good suburb to live in?

Benambra is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 173.The median income is $690/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 20205. All dollar figures in AUD.