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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Benson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
#5484 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,060/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Mount Benson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (66) Female 46.8% (58)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
130 people · 314.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Mount Benson Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Benson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 9 dwellings

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

Mount Benson Country of Birth

Australia
93.1%
England
6.9%

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

Mount Benson Religion

No Religion
56.6%
Catholic
9.8%
Christian (other)
9.0%
Uniting Church
9.0%
Not stated
7.4%
Anglican
5.7%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Benson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.3%

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

Mount Benson Employment

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Employed full-time
56.1% 46 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 14 people
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Not in labour force
26.8% 22 people

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

Mount Benson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.8%
Bachelor Degree
27.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.2%

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

Mount Benson Occupation

Managers
36.0%
Labourers
18.0%
Professionals
16.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
6.0%

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

Mount Benson Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
28.8%
Engineering
19.2%
Management & Commerce
17.3%
Health
11.5%
Creative Arts
9.6%
Society & Culture
7.7%
Education
5.8%

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

Mount Benson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Benson Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
18.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.9%
$4,000+/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Benson Marital Status

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Married
55.0% 60
↔️
Separated
2.8% 3
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Divorced
9.2% 10
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Never married
33.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Benson Ancestry

Australian
39.2%
English
32.4%
Scottish
8.1%
German
4.7%
Spanish
4.7%
Irish
4.1%
Maori
4.1%
Italian
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Benson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
39.1%
Secondary — Government
39.1%
Vocational Education
21.7%

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

Mount Benson Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.7% 18
No need for assistance
92.3% 217

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

Mount Benson Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.9% 29
Not a volunteer
73.1% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Benson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Benson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.6%
Did not go to work
15.4%

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

Mount Benson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.2%
2 vehicles
52.6%
3 vehicles
15.8%
4+ vehicles
18.4%

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

Mount Benson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.1%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
26.7%
4 bedrooms
42.2%
5 bedrooms
8.9%

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

Mount Benson Population Mobility

4.4%
moved in the last year
22.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Benson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
239
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Benson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
22
Arthritis
12
Asthma
8
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
3
Cancer
3

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

Mount Benson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
10.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Benson Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.2%
Couple — children under 15
37.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.5%
One parent — children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Benson Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 4
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Never served
96.3% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Benson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.8% 11
Did not provide
89.2% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Benson Children Ever Born

No children
53.1%
2 children
37.5%
4 children
9.4%

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

Mount Benson When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
6

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

Mount Benson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.8%
5–14 hours
38.6%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
8.9%
Did not do domestic work
11.9%

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

Mount Benson Household Size

1 person
22.5%
2 persons
60.0%
3 persons
7.5%
4 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Benson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Benson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Mount Benson Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,416/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.1%

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

If you earn X in Mount Benson

≈ $6,136/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,216/wk
Rent share 14.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Benson vs State & National Average

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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.