Bendalong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bendalong NSW is 135 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bendalong is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Bendalong is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Bendalong has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Bendalong has a population density of 9.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bendalong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bendalong is $2,000.

There were 3 recorded offences in Bendalong in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Bendalong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bendalong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
#4532 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
#4328 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bendalong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.8% (74) Female 42.2% (54)

Population Density

9.5
people per km²
135 people · 14.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,699
Family income/wk

Bendalong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
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)

Bendalong Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
79.4% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
20.6% 7 dwellings

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

Bendalong Country of Birth

Australia
89.4%
England
10.6%

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

Bendalong Religion

No Religion
43.4%
Anglican
20.2%
Not stated
13.2%
Catholic
11.6%
Pentecostal
6.2%
Baptist
3.1%
Orintal Orthdx
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bendalong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.8%

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

Bendalong Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Bendalong Employment

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Employed full-time
19.4% 18 people
Employed part-time
19.4% 18 people
🏠
Not in labour force
61.3% 57 people

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

Bendalong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.7%
Bachelor Degree
34.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%

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

Bendalong Occupation

Professionals
27.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
27.6%
Managers
20.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.8%
Sales Workers
10.3%

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

Bendalong Field of Study

Architecture & Building
20.0%
Health
20.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Engineering
16.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%
Creative Arts
12.0%

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

Bendalong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bendalong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.4%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.5%
$4,000+/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bendalong Marital Status

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Married
65.8% 73
↔️
Separated
3.6% 4
📋
Divorced
12.6% 14
👤
Never married
18.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bendalong Ancestry

Australian
37.1%
English
26.5%
Irish
9.4%
Scottish
8.2%
Other
5.9%
German
5.3%
Italian
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.4%
Chinese
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bendalong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Vocational Education
23.1%

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

Bendalong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.7% 13
No need for assistance
94.3% 216

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

Bendalong Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
20.2% 19
Not a volunteer
79.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bendalong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
27.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
72.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bendalong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Bendalong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.6%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Bendalong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
22.9%
3 bedrooms
54.2%
4 bedrooms
22.9%

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

Bendalong Population Mobility

28.7%
moved in the last year
50.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bendalong Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
217
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bendalong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Cancer
9
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
6
Lung condition
6
Asthma
5
Stroke
4
Diabetes
3

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

Bendalong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bendalong Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.0%
Couple — children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children under 15
10.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bendalong Military Service

🏅
Previously served
8.2% 8
👤
Never served
91.8% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bendalong Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 10
Did not provide
90.0% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bendalong Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
2 children
64.3%

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

Bendalong When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
5

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

Bendalong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.9%
5–14 hours
28.7%
15–29 hours
20.2%
30+ hours
18.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

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

Bendalong Household Size

1 person
35.0%
2 persons
55.0%
4 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bendalong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
77
Moved from NSW
24
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Bendalong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bendalong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Drug Offences
2
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Bendalong Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,224/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.3%

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

If you earn X in Bendalong

≈ $5,304/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $914/wk
Rent share 25.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bendalong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bendalong

What is the population of Bendalong NSW?

The population of Bendalong NSW is 135 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.5 people per km².Bendalong is ranked #8,056 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bendalong?

The median personal income in Bendalong NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,224 per week.Family income is $1,699 per week.Bendalong is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bendalong?

Median rent in Bendalong NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bendalong ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bendalong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bendalong NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bendalong?

The median age in Bendalong NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bendalong a good suburb to live in?

Bendalong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 135.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 10288. All dollar figures in AUD.