Benambra, VIC: suburb profile

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 (31.2% 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).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Benambra Population

173 residents at the 2021 Census.

Benambra Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$690/wk

$35,880 per year

Ranked 5,661 of 14,663

Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

Ranked 8,205 of 14,663

Median Age

59years

21 years older than the 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 and Locality (SAL)

Benambra Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Benambra, 78.0% are owned outright and 22.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

78.0%

Owned with mortgage

22.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Benambra Religion

No religion

31.2%

Not stated

25.4%

Catholic

17.9%

Anglican

11.0%

Christian (other)

6.4%

Pentecostal

5.2%

Uniting Church

3.5%

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Benambra Employment

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

Married

48.7% 75

Separated

4.5% 7

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

35.8%

Australian

33.5%

Irish

20.2%

Scottish

10.4%

German

2.3%

Australian Aboriginal

1.7%

Filipino

1.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. 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%

No need for assistance

96.1%

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

Benambra Volunteering

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

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Benambra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Kidney disease

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

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

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)

Moved from VIC

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

3 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Property Damage

Theft

Total offences 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 median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Benambra against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,407 a month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $867/wk

Rent share 14.7%

Benambra vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Benambra is $690 a week, 10% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). Median rent is $150 a week, $166 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 14.7% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 59, 16 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Benambra	Typical VIC	Typical Australia
Personal income	$690/wk	$767/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,017/wk	$1,687/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$150/wk	$316/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,142/mo	$1,723/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	59	43	42
Rent share of household income	14.7%	19.1%	20.3%

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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 typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 20205. All dollar figures in AUD.