Benolong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benolong NSW is 76 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benolong is $891 per week ($46,332 per year). Median rent in Benolong is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Benolong has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Benolong has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benolong is $1,950.

There were 4 recorded offences in Benolong in 2024-25, a rate of 53 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Benolong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Benolong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$891/wk
$46,332 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
32years
6 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 3.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Benolong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.5% (38) Female 46.5% (33)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
76 people · 189.2 km²

Households

3.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,781
Family income/wk

Benolong Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Benolong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.1% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.9% 3 dwellings

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

Benolong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Benolong Religion

Anglican
32.9%
Catholic
31.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
15.7%
Not stated
11.4%
No Religion
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benolong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
59.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Benolong Employment

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Employed full-time
64.3% 27 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
16.7% 7 people

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

Benolong Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
34.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.4%
Certificate I/II
15.4%

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

Benolong Occupation

Managers
40.0%
Professionals
23.3%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%

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

Benolong Field of Study

Education
40.0%
Engineering
25.0%
Management & Commerce
20.0%
Agriculture & Environment
15.0%

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

Benolong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benolong Weekly Household Income

$1,750-$1,999/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Benolong Marital Status

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Married
63.2% 36
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Divorced
5.3% 3
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Never married
31.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benolong Ancestry

Australian
48.8%
English
30.0%
Scottish
8.8%
Irish
5.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.8%
Other
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benolong School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
20.7%
Primary — Government
17.2%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.2%
Pre-school
13.8%
Secondary — Government
10.3%
Secondary — Catholic
10.3%
Primary — Catholic
10.3%

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

Benolong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 144

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

Benolong Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.5% 14
Not a volunteer
74.5% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benolong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Benolong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Car (passenger)
22.2%

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

Benolong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.0%
2 vehicles
47.6%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Benolong Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Benolong Population Mobility

5.9%
moved in the last year
31.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benolong Indigenous Population

2.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
119
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benolong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5

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

Benolong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
30.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benolong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
54.4%
Couple — no children
22.8%
Couple — no children under 15
14.0%
One parent — children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benolong Military Service

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Previously served
8.0% 4
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Never served
92.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Benolong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
7.3% 4
Did not provide
92.7% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benolong Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Benolong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.6%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
25.0%

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

Benolong Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
20.0%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
20.0%
6+ persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benolong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Benolong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Benolong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Person
2
Assault
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Benolong Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,843/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.0%

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

If you earn X in Benolong

≈ $7,986/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $1,603/wk
Rent share 13.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Benolong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benolong

What is the population of Benolong NSW?

The population of Benolong NSW is 76 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Benolong?

The median personal income in Benolong NSW is $891 per week, or $46,332 per year.The median household income is $1,843 per week.Family income is $1,781 per week.

How much is rent in Benolong?

Median rent in Benolong NSW is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 13.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Benolong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benolong NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benolong?

The median age in Benolong NSW is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benolong a good suburb to live in?

Benolong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 76.The median income is $891/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.0% 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: 10296. All dollar figures in AUD.