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Benarkin North QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benarkin North QLD is 341 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benarkin North is $433 per week ($22,516 per year). Median rent in Benarkin North is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Benarkin North has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Benarkin North has a population density of 26.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benarkin North is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benarkin North is $1,083.

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Benarkin North Population

residents (Census 2021)

Benarkin North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$433/wk

$22,516 per year

#8712 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Benarkin North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (173) Female 48.2% (161)

Population Density

26.6

people per km²

341 people · 12.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,053

Family income/wk

Benarkin North 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)

Benarkin North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.6% 82 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.4% 45 dwellings

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

Benarkin North Country of Birth

Australia

91.0%

England

6.3%

Germany

2.8%

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

Benarkin North Religion

No Religion

46.1%

Catholic

14.1%

Anglican

12.8%

Not stated

11.2%

Christian (other)

5.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.9%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benarkin North Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

40.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.8%

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

Benarkin North Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

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

Benarkin North Employment

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Employed full-time

15.5% 42 people

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Employed part-time

12.9% 35 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 6 people

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Not in labour force

69.4% 188 people

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

Benarkin North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

63.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.1%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

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

Benarkin North Occupation

Community & Personal Service

19.5%

Clerical & Administrative

19.5%

Professionals

17.1%

Managers

14.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Labourers

9.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.8%

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

Benarkin North Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Engineering

16.2%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Architecture & Building

13.5%

Agriculture & Environment

13.5%

Education

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.8%

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

Benarkin North Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benarkin North Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.2%

$400-$499/wk

19.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benarkin North Marital Status

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Married

51.1% 158

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Separated

8.7% 27

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Divorced

13.6% 42

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Widowed

4.2% 13

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Never married

22.3% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benarkin North Ancestry

English

39.8%

Australian

24.2%

Irish

10.2%

German

8.4%

Scottish

7.7%

Dutch

2.8%

Other

2.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Filipino

0.9%

French

0.9%

Italian

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benarkin North School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

48.3%

Primary — Government

41.4%

Vocational Education

10.3%

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

Benarkin North Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

16.0% 97

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No need for assistance

84.0% 511

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

Benarkin North Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.1% 27

—

Not a volunteer

89.9% 241

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benarkin North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.6%

$300-$449/mo

11.6%

$450-$599/mo

7.0%

$600-$799/mo

20.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benarkin North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.3%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

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

Benarkin North Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.3%

1 vehicle

36.2%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

13.1%

4+ vehicles

4.6%

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

Benarkin North Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.3%

2 bedrooms

23.0%

3 bedrooms

47.4%

4 bedrooms

14.1%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Benarkin North Population Mobility

20.3%

moved in the last year

37.3%

moved in the last 5 years

11.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

30.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benarkin North Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

600

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benarkin North Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Benarkin North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.2%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

11.9%

$300-$399/wk

12.8%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

8.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benarkin North Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.6%

Couple — children under 15

22.2%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benarkin North Military Service

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Previously served

8.0% 22

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Never served

92.0% 252

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benarkin North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 46

—

Did not provide

83.0% 224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benarkin North Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

32.2%

3 children

20.0%

4 children

15.6%

5+ children

4.4%

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

Benarkin North When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Benarkin North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.9%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

31.8%

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

Benarkin North Household Size

1 person

32.6%

2 persons

46.4%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

8.0%

5 persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benarkin North Where Residents Moved From

Same address

248

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

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

Benarkin North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.5%

Step family — no other children

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benarkin North Schools

schools nearby

government

923

avg ICSEA score

total students

Benarkin State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students

923

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Benarkin North Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $844/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 28.4%

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

If you earn X in Benarkin North

Your weekly income

≈ $3,657/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $604/wk

Rent share 28.4%

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Pop: 171 Income: $682/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benarkin North

What is the population of Benarkin North QLD?

The population of Benarkin North QLD is 341 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.6 people per km².Benarkin North is ranked #5,754 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benarkin North?

The median personal income in Benarkin North QLD is $433 per week, or $22,516 per year.The median household income is $844 per week.Family income is $1,053 per week.Benarkin North is ranked #8,712 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benarkin North?

Median rent in Benarkin North QLD is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 28.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Benarkin North ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benarkin North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benarkin North QLD is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benarkin North?

The median age in Benarkin North QLD is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benarkin North a good suburb to live in?

Benarkin North is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 341.The median income is $433/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.4% 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: 30232. All dollar figures in AUD.