Suburbs Benarkin

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Benarkin QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benarkin QLD is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benarkin is $390 per week ($20,280 per year). Median rent in Benarkin is $148 per week ($641 per month). Benarkin has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Benarkin has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benarkin is $553.

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📍 Benarkin, Queensland — 26.8888°S, 152.1304°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (2)

Benarkin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Benarkin Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$390/wk
$20,280 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$148/wk
$641 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$553/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Benarkin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (30) Female 45.5% (25)

Population Density

14.0
people per km²
61 people · 4.4 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$774
Family income/wk

Benarkin Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Benarkin Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
85.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.0% 3 dwellings

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

Benarkin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Benarkin Religion

Anglican
26.0%
No Religion
24.0%
Catholic
14.0%
Not stated
10.0%
Uniting Church
10.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.0%
Christian (other)
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benarkin Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Benarkin Employment

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Employed full-time
7.5% 4 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.5% 13 people
🔍
Unemployed
11.3% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
56.6% 30 people

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

Benarkin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
77.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%

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

Benarkin Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Benarkin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benarkin Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$500-$649/wk
21.1%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benarkin Marital Status

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Married
43.1% 22
📋
Divorced
23.5% 12
🕊️
Widowed
17.6% 9
👤
Never married
15.7% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benarkin Ancestry

English
33.0%
Scottish
18.7%
Other
11.0%
Australian
9.9%
Irish
9.9%
German
7.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.6%
South African
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benarkin School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Benarkin Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
15.2% 14
✅
No need for assistance
84.8% 78

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

Benarkin Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
21.3% 10
—
Not a volunteer
78.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benarkin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Benarkin Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
35.7%
3 vehicles
28.6%

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

Benarkin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Benarkin Population Mobility

32.2%
moved in the last year
52.2%
moved in the last 5 years
29.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benarkin Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benarkin Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
10
Diabetes
8
Cancer
6
Mental health
6
Asthma
6
Lung condition
6
Heart disease
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Benarkin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$150-$299/wk
16.7%
$300-$399/wk
20.8%
$500-$649/wk
16.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benarkin Family Structure

Couple — no children
59.4%
Couple — children under 15
31.3%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benarkin Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.9% 3
👤
Never served
94.1% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benarkin Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
8.2% 4
—
Did not provide
91.8% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benarkin Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Benarkin When Migrants Arrived

2019
4

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

Benarkin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
28.6%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
49.0%

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

Benarkin Household Size

1 person
48.4%
2 persons
32.3%
3 persons
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benarkin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from QLD
15

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

Benarkin Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
923
avg ICSEA score
146
total students
Blackbutt State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 99 students
923
ICSEA
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 Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $700/wk
Median Rent $148/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.1%

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

If you earn X in Benarkin

≈ $3,033/month
Median rent $148/wk
Left after rent $552/wk
Rent share 21.1%

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Income: $331/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $23/wk

Benarkin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ideraway
Pop: 31 Income: $437/wk
Walhallow
Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk
Ban Ban Springs
Pop: 31 Income: $700/wk
Bindebango
Pop: 31 Income: $850/wk
Durham
Pop: 31 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $44/wk
Evanslea
Pop: 31 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benarkin

What is the population of Benarkin QLD?

The population of Benarkin QLD is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 14.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Benarkin?

The median personal income in Benarkin QLD is $390 per week, or $20,280 per year.The median household income is $700 per week.Family income is $774 per week.

How much is rent in Benarkin?

Median rent in Benarkin QLD is $148 per week ($641 per month).Rent represents 21.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Benarkin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benarkin QLD is $553. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benarkin?

The median age in Benarkin QLD is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benarkin a good suburb to live in?

Benarkin is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 61.The median income is $390/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.1% 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: 30231. All dollar figures in AUD.