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Lake Bennett NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lake Bennett, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Lake Bennett NT is 129 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Bennett is $710 per week ($36,920 per year). Median rent in Lake Bennett is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Lake Bennett has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Bennett has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Lake Bennett is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Bennett is $1,100.

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Lake Bennett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Lake Bennett Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$710/wk

$36,920 per year

#5302 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

56years

18 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,100/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Lake Bennett Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (70) Female 47.0% (62)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

129 people · 164.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Lake Bennett Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Lake Bennett Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.6% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.4% 10 dwellings

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

Lake Bennett Country of Birth

Australia

92.7%

England

7.3%

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

Lake Bennett Religion

No Religion

45.4%

Not stated

35.3%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

5.0%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Lake Bennett Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Lake Bennett Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Lake Bennett Employment

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Employed full-time

26.2% 17 people

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Employed part-time

24.6% 16 people

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Not in labour force

49.2% 32 people

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

Lake Bennett Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.0%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Postgraduate Degree

9.8%

Certificate I/II

9.8%

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

Lake Bennett Occupation

Managers

33.3%

Professionals

13.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.3%

Labourers

10.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.0%

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

Lake Bennett Field of Study

Engineering

38.1%

Education

23.8%

Agriculture & Environment

19.0%

Society & Culture

19.0%

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

Lake Bennett Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Lake Bennett Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.1%

$800-$999/wk

18.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

21.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Lake Bennett Marital Status

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Married

51.8% 57

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Divorced

13.6% 15

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Never married

34.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Lake Bennett Ancestry

English

42.5%

Australian

24.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

8.8%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

5.3%

German

4.4%

Other

3.5%

French

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Lake Bennett School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Lake Bennett Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.7% 3

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No need for assistance

98.3% 176

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

Lake Bennett Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.3% 16

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Not a volunteer

78.7% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Lake Bennett Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

30.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Lake Bennett How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.8%

Walked only

11.1%

Did not go to work

11.1%

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

Lake Bennett Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.4%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

8.7%

4+ vehicles

10.9%

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

Lake Bennett Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

54.5%

3 bedrooms

33.3%

4 bedrooms

12.1%

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

Lake Bennett Population Mobility

16.3%

moved in the last year

41.8%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Lake Bennett Indigenous Population

11.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

155

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Lake Bennett Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition

Cancer

Mental health

Heart disease

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

Lake Bennett Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

16.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Lake Bennett Family Structure

Couple — no children

50.7%

Couple — children under 15

24.6%

One parent — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Lake Bennett Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 4

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Never served

94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Lake Bennett Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Lake Bennett Children Ever Born

No children

59.1%

2 children

40.9%

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

Lake Bennett When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

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

Lake Bennett Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

34.5%

15–29 hours

11.5%

30+ hours

10.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

Lake Bennett Household Size

1 person

36.8%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Lake Bennett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Lake Bennett Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Lake Bennett Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,125/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Lake Bennett

Your weekly income

≈ $4,875/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $825/wk

Rent share 26.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Karama

Income: $838/wk Rent: $293/wk Save: $7/wk

Tennant Creek

Income: $671/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $120/wk

Moulden

Income: $851/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $5/wk

Lake Bennett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Delamere (NT)

Pop: 65 Income: $1,036/wk

Mount Zeil

Pop: 69 Income: $262/wk

Hale

Pop: 72 Income: $424/wk Rent: $10/wk

Hughes (NT)

Pop: 73 Income: $674/wk Rent: $277/wk

Arnold (NT)

Pop: 75 Income: $1,375/wk

Buchanan (NT)

Pop: 80 Income: $939/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Bennett

What is the population of Lake Bennett NT?

The population of Lake Bennett NT is 129 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Lake Bennett is ranked #8,199 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Lake Bennett?

The median personal income in Lake Bennett NT is $710 per week, or $36,920 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Lake Bennett is ranked #5,302 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Lake Bennett?

Median rent in Lake Bennett NT is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 26.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Lake Bennett ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Lake Bennett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Bennett NT is $1,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Lake Bennett?

The median age in Lake Bennett NT is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Lake Bennett a good suburb to live in?

Lake Bennett is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 129.The median income is $710/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.7% 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: 70153. All dollar figures in AUD.