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Benandarah NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Benandarah, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Benandarah NSW is 165 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benandarah is $585 per week ($30,420 per year). Median rent in Benandarah is $230 per week ($997 per month). Benandarah has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Benandarah has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benandarah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benandarah is $1,205.

There were 1 recorded offences in Benandarah in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Benandarah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Benandarah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$585/wk

$30,420 per year

#7297 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

#6811 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,205/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Benandarah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (98) Female 43.4% (75)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

165 people · 128.9 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,625

Family income/wk

Benandarah Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

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)

Benandarah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.5% 39 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.5% 12 dwellings

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

Benandarah Country of Birth

Australia

93.7%

England

6.3%

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

Benandarah Religion

No Religion

38.7%

Catholic

23.9%

Anglican

17.2%

Not stated

8.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.1%

Uniting Church

2.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benandarah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Benandarah Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Benandarah Employment

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Employed full-time

23.7% 31 people

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Employed part-time

16.0% 21 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

57.3% 75 people

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

Benandarah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.3%

Certificate I/II

16.9%

Bachelor Degree

8.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

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

Benandarah Occupation

Clerical & Administrative

27.6%

Managers

20.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.7%

Professionals

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.3%

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

Benandarah Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

20.0%

Architecture & Building

15.0%

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

Benandarah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benandarah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

14.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benandarah Marital Status

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Married

44.2% 69

↔️

Separated

6.4% 10

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Divorced

15.4% 24

🕊️

Widowed

7.1% 11

👤

Never married

26.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benandarah Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

28.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.0%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

7.6%

Italian

1.9%

Maltese

1.9%

Other

1.9%

Greek

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benandarah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

60.0%

Primary — Government

40.0%

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

Benandarah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 14

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 298

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

Benandarah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

10.1% 13

—

Not a volunteer

89.9% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benandarah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

54.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benandarah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.8%

Did not go to work

13.5%

Truck

5.8%

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

Benandarah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.3%

1 vehicle

38.1%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

9.5%

4+ vehicles

12.7%

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

Benandarah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

14.9%

2 bedrooms

23.9%

3 bedrooms

25.4%

4 bedrooms

22.4%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

7.5%

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

Benandarah Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

19.3%

moved in the last 5 years

7.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benandarah Indigenous Population

10.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

284

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benandarah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

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

Benandarah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.8%

$300-$399/wk

12.0%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

13.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benandarah Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.6%

Couple — children under 15

33.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — children under 15

9.4%

One parent — no children under 15

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benandarah Military Service

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Previously served

6.7% 9

👤

Never served

93.3% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benandarah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 14

—

Did not provide

89.2% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benandarah Children Ever Born

No children

28.0%

1 child

20.0%

2 children

12.0%

3 children

28.0%

5+ children

12.0%

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

Benandarah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Benandarah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.6%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

35.0%

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

Benandarah Household Size

1 person

40.3%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

6.9%

4 persons

9.7%

5 persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benandarah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

137

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Benandarah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benandarah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Benandarah Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,025/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.4%

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

If you earn X in Benandarah

Your weekly income

≈ $4,442/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $795/wk

Rent share 22.4%

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Income: $543/wk Rent: $116/wk Save: $114/wk

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Income: $586/wk Rent: $173/wk Save: $57/wk

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Income: $479/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $30/wk

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Benandarah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bohnock

Pop: 83 Income: $661/wk Rent: $250/wk

Codrington (NSW)

Pop: 83 Income: $532/wk Rent: $250/wk

Corunna

Pop: 83 Income: $537/wk Rent: $300/wk

Dargan

Pop: 83 Income: $615/wk

Daysdale

Pop: 83 Income: $715/wk Rent: $60/wk

Kamarah

Pop: 83 Income: $545/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benandarah

What is the population of Benandarah NSW?

The population of Benandarah NSW is 165 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Benandarah is ranked #7,482 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benandarah?

The median personal income in Benandarah NSW is $585 per week, or $30,420 per year.The median household income is $1,025 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Benandarah is ranked #7,297 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benandarah?

Median rent in Benandarah NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Benandarah ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benandarah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benandarah NSW is $1,205. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benandarah?

The median age in Benandarah NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benandarah a good suburb to live in?

Benandarah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 165.The median income is $585/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 10287. All dollar figures in AUD.