Benwerrin VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Benwerrin VIC is 9 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benwerrin is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Benwerrin has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Benwerrin has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benwerrin is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Benwerrin in 2025-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (1 offences).

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Benwerrin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Benwerrin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Benwerrin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (6) Female 40.0% (4)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
9 people · 52.8 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Benwerrin Age Distribution

35-39
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Benwerrin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Benwerrin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Religion

No Religion
63.6%
Anglican
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Benwerrin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
41.7%

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

Benwerrin Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 4 people

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

Benwerrin Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Benwerrin Marital Status

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Married
57.1% 4
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Never married
42.9% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Benwerrin Ancestry

English
53.8%
Scottish
23.1%
Other
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Benwerrin Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 21

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

Benwerrin Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Benwerrin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Population Mobility

38.5%
moved in the last year
40.0%
moved in the last 5 years
54.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Benwerrin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
20
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Benwerrin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Benwerrin Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Benwerrin Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Benwerrin Unpaid Domestic Work

15–29 hours
100.0%

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

Benwerrin Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Benwerrin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8
Moved from NSW
3

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

Benwerrin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2024
2025

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

Benwerrin Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/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 Benwerrin

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,375/wk
Rent share

Benwerrin vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benwerrin

What is the population of Benwerrin VIC?

The population of Benwerrin VIC is 9 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Benwerrin?

The median personal income in Benwerrin VIC is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Benwerrin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benwerrin VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benwerrin?

The median age in Benwerrin VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benwerrin a good suburb to live in?

Benwerrin is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 9.The median income is $875/wk, which is above 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.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20216. All dollar figures in AUD.