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Mount Benson SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Benson, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Mount Benson SA is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Benson is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Mount Benson is $200 per week ($867 per month). Mount Benson has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Benson has a population density of 0.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Benson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Benson is $1,060.
There were 2 recorded offences in Mount Benson in 2024-25, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Mount Benson Population
Mount Benson Median Income & Rent
Mount Benson Demographics
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Mount Benson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Benson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Mount Benson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Mount Benson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Mount Benson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Mount Benson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Mount Benson Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Mount Benson Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Mount Benson Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Mount Benson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Mount Benson Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Mount Benson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Mount Benson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Mount Benson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Mount Benson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Mount Benson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Mount Benson Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Mount Benson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Mount Benson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Mount Benson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Mount Benson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Mount Benson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Mount Benson Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Mount Benson Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Mount Benson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Mount Benson Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Mount Benson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Mount Benson Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Mount Benson When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Mount Benson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Mount Benson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Mount Benson Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Mount Benson Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Mount Benson Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Benson
What is the population of Mount Benson SA?
The population of Mount Benson SA is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².Mount Benson is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Mount Benson?
The median personal income in Mount Benson SA is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Mount Benson is ranked #5,484 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Mount Benson?
Median rent in Mount Benson SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Benson ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Mount Benson?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Benson SA is $1,060. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Mount Benson?
The median age in Mount Benson SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Mount Benson a good suburb to live in?
Mount Benson is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 130.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.1% 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: 40936. All dollar figures in AUD.