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Bendemeer NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bendemeer NSW is 486 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bendemeer is $542 per week ($28,184 per year). Median rent in Bendemeer is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bendemeer has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Bendemeer has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bendemeer is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bendemeer is $1,083.

There were 9 recorded offences in Bendemeer in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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Bendemeer Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bendemeer Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$542/wk

$28,184 per year

#7808 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bendemeer Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (257) Female 46.9% (227)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

486 people · 541.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,289

Family income/wk

Bendemeer 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bendemeer Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.4% 96 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.6% 53 dwellings

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

Bendemeer Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

1.4%

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

Bendemeer Religion

No Religion

37.7%

Anglican

19.5%

Catholic

18.0%

Not stated

11.4%

Christian (other)

5.1%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bendemeer Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Bendemeer Employment

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Employed full-time

37.7% 136 people

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Employed part-time

13.6% 49 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 6 people

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Not in labour force

47.1% 170 people

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

Bendemeer Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.2%

Postgraduate Degree

6.9%

Certificate I/II

6.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.7%

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

Bendemeer Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Professionals

19.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.5%

Sales Workers

9.5%

Labourers

6.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.0%

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

Bendemeer Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Agriculture & Environment

16.8%

Health

16.0%

Engineering

12.6%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Education

8.4%

Architecture & Building

8.4%

Creative Arts

5.0%

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

Bendemeer Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bendemeer Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bendemeer Marital Status

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Married

49.5% 201

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Separated

5.7% 23

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Divorced

9.6% 39

🕊️

Widowed

9.1% 37

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Never married

26.1% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bendemeer Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

33.4%

Scottish

9.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.9%

Irish

7.5%

German

3.8%

Other

1.6%

Dutch

1.0%

Croatian

0.7%

Chinese

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bendemeer School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.3%

Secondary — Government

22.9%

Primary — Catholic

15.7%

Pre-school

14.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.6%

Vocational Education

4.3%

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

Bendemeer Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.0% 62

✅

No need for assistance

93.0% 824

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

Bendemeer Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.1% 90

—

Not a volunteer

74.9% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bendemeer Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.3%

$450-$599/mo

8.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

14.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bendemeer How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.9%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Walked only

10.7%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

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

Bendemeer Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.6%

1 vehicle

27.4%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

16.3%

4+ vehicles

14.2%

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

Bendemeer Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.0%

2 bedrooms

20.3%

3 bedrooms

43.4%

4 bedrooms

26.9%

5 bedrooms

3.3%

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

Bendemeer Population Mobility

12.1%

moved in the last year

30.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bendemeer Indigenous Population

10.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

793

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bendemeer Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Bendemeer Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bendemeer Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.6%

Couple — children under 15

38.8%

Couple — no children under 15

8.2%

One parent — children under 15

7.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bendemeer Military Service

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Previously served

3.0% 11

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Never served

97.0% 355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bendemeer Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 51

—

Did not provide

86.0% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bendemeer Children Ever Born

No children

29.8%

1 child

10.6%

2 children

29.2%

3 children

26.7%

4 children

1.9%

5+ children

1.9%

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

Bendemeer When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Bendemeer Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

25.6%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

25.1%

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

Bendemeer Household Size

1 person

33.3%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

10.9%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bendemeer Where Residents Moved From

Same address

379

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Bendemeer Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.7%

Step family — no other children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bendemeer Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Bendemeer Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,021/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.4%

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

If you earn X in Bendemeer

Your weekly income

≈ $4,424/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $721/wk

Rent share 29.4%

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Bendemeer vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 243 Income: $441/wk Rent: $220/wk

Coolac

Pop: 244 Income: $738/wk Rent: $125/wk

Drake

Pop: 244 Income: $436/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Macdonald

Pop: 244 Income: $634/wk Rent: $310/wk

Mount Fairy

Pop: 244 Income: $1,112/wk Rent: $410/wk

Halfway Creek

Pop: 246 Income: $567/wk Rent: $325/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bendemeer

What is the population of Bendemeer NSW?

The population of Bendemeer NSW is 486 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Bendemeer is ranked #5,077 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bendemeer?

The median personal income in Bendemeer NSW is $542 per week, or $28,184 per year.The median household income is $1,021 per week.Family income is $1,289 per week.Bendemeer is ranked #7,808 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bendemeer?

Median rent in Bendemeer NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 29.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Bendemeer ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bendemeer?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bendemeer NSW 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 Bendemeer?

The median age in Bendemeer NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bendemeer a good suburb to live in?

Bendemeer is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 486.The median income is $542/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.4% 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: 10289. All dollar figures in AUD.