Bengworden VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bengworden, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bengworden VIC is 93 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bengworden is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Bengworden is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Bengworden has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Bengworden has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bengworden is $1,192.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bengworden in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Bengworden Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Bengworden Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Bengworden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (49) Female 50.0% (49)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
93 people · 95.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Bengworden Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bengworden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 11 dwellings

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

Bengworden Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Bengworden Religion

No Religion
39.6%
Anglican
18.8%
Catholic
15.6%
Not stated
10.4%
Baptist
7.3%
Uniting Church
5.2%
SB OSB NRA SB
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bengworden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Bengworden Employment

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Employed full-time
44.1% 26 people
Employed part-time
25.4% 15 people
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Not in labour force
30.5% 18 people

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

Bengworden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%
Certificate I/II
7.5%

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

Bengworden Occupation

Managers
48.0%
Professionals
28.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%

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

Bengworden Field of Study

Management & Commerce
35.3%
Engineering
23.5%
Health
23.5%
Education
17.6%

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

Bengworden Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bengworden Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
23.8%
$650-$799/wk
38.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bengworden Marital Status

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Married
51.9% 42
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Divorced
21.0% 17
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Widowed
4.9% 4
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Never married
22.2% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bengworden Ancestry

Australian
34.8%
English
31.3%
Irish
9.6%
Scottish
9.6%
German
6.1%
Italian
5.2%
Chinese
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bengworden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
57.1%
Secondary — Government
42.9%

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

Bengworden Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 9
No need for assistance
94.2% 147

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

Bengworden Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.6% 16
Not a volunteer
75.4% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bengworden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bengworden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.7%
Car (passenger)
20.0%
Did not go to work
13.3%

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

Bengworden Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.3%
2 vehicles
43.6%
3 vehicles
20.5%
4+ vehicles
25.6%

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

Bengworden Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
57.7%
4 bedrooms
30.8%

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

Bengworden Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
49.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bengworden Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
157
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bengworden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Lung condition
3

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

Bengworden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$1-$149/wk
9.3%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
5.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bengworden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.7%
Couple — no children
35.3%
Couple — no children under 15
13.2%
One parent — no children under 15
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bengworden Military Service

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Previously served
7.6% 5
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Never served
92.4% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bengworden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 8
Did not provide
87.7% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bengworden Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
38.1%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
14.3%

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

Bengworden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
41.3%
15–29 hours
20.6%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
6.3%

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

Bengworden Household Size

1 person
12.5%
2 persons
43.8%
3 persons
9.4%
4 persons
21.9%
5 persons
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bengworden Where Residents Moved From

Same address
68
Moved from VIC
10

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

Bengworden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bengworden Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bengworden Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,458/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.6%

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

If you earn X in Bengworden

≈ $6,318/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,158/wk
Rent share 20.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Bengworden vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Bengworden

What is the population of Bengworden VIC?

The population of Bengworden VIC is 93 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Bengworden?

The median personal income in Bengworden VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Bengworden?

Median rent in Bengworden VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 20.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Bengworden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bengworden VIC is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bengworden?

The median age in Bengworden VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bengworden a good suburb to live in?

Bengworden is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 93.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.6% 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: 20210. All dollar figures in AUD.