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Bennison VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Bennison VIC is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bennison is $550 per week ($28,600 per year). Bennison has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bennison has a population density of 9.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bennison is $1,526.

There were 1 recorded offences in Bennison in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Bennison Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bennison Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$550/wk

$28,600 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,526/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Bennison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (18) Female 52.6% (20)

Population Density

9.7

people per km²

42 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Bennison Age Distribution

0-4

25-29

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Bennison Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

69.2% 9 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.8% 4 dwellings

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

Bennison Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Bennison Religion

No Religion

68.3%

Not stated

12.2%

Catholic

9.8%

Uniting Church

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bennison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

36.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.1%

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

Bennison Employment

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Employed full-time

24.0% 6 people

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Employed part-time

32.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

44.0% 11 people

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

Bennison Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

72.7%

Certificate III/IV

27.3%

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

Bennison Occupation

Managers

36.4%

Community & Personal Service

36.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

27.3%

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

Bennison Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bennison Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

42.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bennison Marital Status

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Married

45.7% 16

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Separated

8.6% 3

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Divorced

8.6% 3

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Never married

37.1% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bennison Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

26.1%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

13.0%

German

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bennison School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Catholic

50.0%

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

Bennison Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 64

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

Bennison Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.1% 6

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Not a volunteer

76.9% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bennison How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.3%

Walked only

26.7%

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

Bennison Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

46.2%

4+ vehicles

23.1%

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

Bennison Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

27.3%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

27.3%

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

Bennison Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

0.0%

moved in the last 5 years

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bennison Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bennison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

33.3%

$800-$999/wk

19.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bennison Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bennison Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

25.9% 7

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Did not provide

74.1% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bennison Children Ever Born

2 children

50.0%

3 children

50.0%

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

Bennison When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Bennison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.2%

5–14 hours

21.2%

15–29 hours

21.2%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.3%

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

Bennison Household Size

2 persons

62.5%

4 persons

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bennison Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bennison Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2023

2025

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

Bennison Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Bennison

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,125/wk

Rent share —

Bennison vs State & National Average

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Buckley Swamp

Pop: 21 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $115/wk

Campbells Bridge

Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 21 Income: $392/wk

Dorodong

Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $100/wk

Glenalbyn

Pop: 21 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk

Glomar Beach

Pop: 21 Income: $383/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bennison

What is the population of Bennison VIC?

The population of Bennison VIC is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Bennison?

The median personal income in Bennison VIC is $550 per week, or $28,600 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Bennison?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bennison VIC is $1,526. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bennison?

The median age in Bennison VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bennison a good suburb to live in?

Bennison is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 42.The median income is $550/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 20213. All dollar figures in AUD.