Benloch VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benloch VIC is 138 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benloch is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Benloch is $417 per week ($1,807 per month). Benloch has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Benloch has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benloch is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benloch is $1,728.

There were 6 recorded offences in Benloch in 2025-25, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Benloch Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Benloch Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$814/wk
$42,328 per year
#3355 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$417/wk
$1,807 per month
#1659 of 14,663
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,728/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Benloch Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (73) Female 47.9% (67)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
138 people · 21.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Benloch 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Benloch Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
35.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
65.0% 26 dwellings

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

Benloch Country of Birth

Australia
94.6%
England
5.4%

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

Benloch Religion

No Religion
48.2%
Not stated
19.4%
Christian (other)
10.8%
Anglican
7.9%
Catholic
7.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.6%
Baptist
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benloch Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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

Benloch Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 38 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 24 people
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Not in labour force
34.7% 33 people

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

Benloch Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
32.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.6%

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

Benloch Occupation

Community & Personal Service
24.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Professionals
16.0%
Managers
14.0%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Sales Workers
6.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.0%

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

Benloch Field of Study

Management & Commerce
36.8%
Society & Culture
21.1%
Engineering
10.5%
Creative Arts
7.9%
Education
7.9%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Health
7.9%

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

Benloch Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benloch Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
18.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
20.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benloch Marital Status

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Married
47.4% 55
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Separated
3.4% 4
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Divorced
9.5% 11
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Widowed
5.2% 6
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Never married
34.5% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benloch Ancestry

Australian
32.2%
English
31.6%
Scottish
6.6%
German
5.9%
Irish
4.6%
Italian
4.6%
Hungarian
3.3%
Welsh
3.3%
Other
3.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.6%
Dutch
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benloch School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
33.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
26.7%
Primary — Government
20.0%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%

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

Benloch Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 4
No need for assistance
98.3% 234

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

Benloch Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.3% 33
Not a volunteer
66.7% 66

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benloch Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benloch How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
65.3%
Did not go to work
26.5%
Walked only
8.2%

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

Benloch Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.3%
2 vehicles
44.2%
3 vehicles
11.6%
4+ vehicles
27.9%

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

Benloch Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
47.8%
4 bedrooms
23.9%
6+ bedrooms
13.0%

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

Benloch Population Mobility

4.1%
moved in the last year
35.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benloch Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
237
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benloch Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Benloch Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benloch Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.0%
Couple — no children
27.4%
Couple — no children under 15
9.7%
One parent — no children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benloch Military Service

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Previously served
3.1% 3
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Never served
96.9% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benloch Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.6% 19
Did not provide
80.4% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benloch Children Ever Born

No children
40.6%
2 children
40.6%
3 children
18.8%

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

Benloch When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1991–2000
3

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

Benloch Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
34.1%
15–29 hours
18.7%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Benloch Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
17.3%
5 persons
5.8%
6+ persons
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benloch Where Residents Moved From

Same address
117
Moved from VIC
5

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

Benloch Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benloch Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 6 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Benloch Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,958/wk
Median Rent $417/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.3%

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

If you earn X in Benloch

≈ $8,485/month
Median rent $417/wk
Left after rent $1,541/wk
Rent share 21.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Benloch vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benloch

What is the population of Benloch VIC?

The population of Benloch VIC is 138 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km².Benloch is ranked #7,995 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benloch?

The median personal income in Benloch VIC is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Benloch is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benloch?

Median rent in Benloch VIC is $417 per week ($1,807 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Benloch ranks #1,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benloch?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benloch VIC is $1,728. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benloch?

The median age in Benloch VIC is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benloch a good suburb to live in?

Benloch is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 138.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% 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: 20212. All dollar figures in AUD.