Benaraby, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Benaraby QLD is 1,166 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benaraby is $875 per week ($45,500 per year). Median rent in Benaraby is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Benaraby has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Benaraby has a population density of 11 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benaraby is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benaraby is $2,000.

Population
1,166
Census 2021
Median income
$875/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Benaraby vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Benaraby is $875 a week, 17% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 393rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, $20 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 12.3% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 41, 1 year younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureBenarabyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$875/wk$747/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$2,435/wk$1,593/wk +53%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$320/wk −6%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,625/mo +23%$1,733/mo
Median age4142 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income12.3%20.4% −8.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Benaraby, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Benaraby Population

1,166 residents at the 2021 Census.

Benaraby Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$875/wk
$45,500 per year
Ranked 2,435 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Benaraby Rent Prices & Affordability

12% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,435/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 12.3%

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

Median rent in Benaraby against your income

About $10,552 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $2,135/wk
Rent share 12.3%

Benaraby Map

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People in Benaraby

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (610) Female 47.7% (557)

Population Density

11
people per km²
1,166 people · 105.7 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,494
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.1%
South Africa
2.0%
New Zealand
1.8%
Canada
0.4%
Fiji
0.3%
Philippines
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.7%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
47.9%
English
41.9%
Scottish
10.6%
Irish
9.7%
German
8.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.9%
Dutch
2.1%
South African
1.9%
Italian
1.8%
New Zealander
1.1%
Filipino
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
46.1%
Catholic
16.6%
Anglican
15.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
5.1%
Not stated
5.0%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Lutheran
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.9% 529
Separated
3.0% 27
Divorced
10.0% 91
Widowed
2.3% 21
Never married
26.9% 246

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.2%
Couple: no children
29.5%
Couple: no children under 15
13.4%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%
One parent: no children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
10.0%
2 persons
37.4%
3 persons
12.7%
4 persons
22.5%
5 persons
11.7%
6+ persons
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Benaraby

Housing Tenure

Of the 367 occupied private dwellings in Benaraby at the 2021 Census, 8.2% were rented, 33.2% owned outright and 56.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
33.2% 122 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.1% 206 dwellings
Rented
8.2% 30 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.3%
2 bedrooms
5.5%
3 bedrooms
27.2%
4 bedrooms
48.6%
5 bedrooms
9.6%
6+ bedrooms
2.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.5%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
22.4%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Work, income and education in Benaraby

Employment

Employed full-time
46.4% 384 people
Employed part-time
18.2% 151 people
Unemployed
4.0% 33 people
Not in labour force
31.4% 260 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
33.7%
Professionals
16.6%
Managers
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.3%
Labourers
4.9%
Sales Workers
2.1%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
1.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.0%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.5%
$4,000+/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.4%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500+/wk
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.0%
Did not go to work
14.9%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Truck
1.4%
Walked only
1.0%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
49.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
35.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
63.6%
Bachelor Degree
14.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.8%
Certificate I/II
5.2%
Postgraduate Degree
1.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.7%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
44.6%
Management & Commerce
15.9%
Education
9.2%
Health
8.9%
Society & Culture
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.4%
Architecture & Building
4.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.5%
Secondary: Government
33.1%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Secondary: Catholic
6.2%
Vocational Education
5.1%
Pre-school
5.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.5%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.3%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
3.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
84
Arthritis
39
Diabetes
30
Asthma
26
Cancer
22
Heart disease
19
Lung condition
12
Stroke
9
Kidney disease
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.1% 105
Did not provide
87.9% 765

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.7% 153
Not a volunteer
82.3% 710

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.0% 35
Never served
96.0% 839

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.2%
1 child
8.8%
2 children
36.6%
3 children
24.6%
4 children
6.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
24
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
22
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
25
2011: 2015
8
2016
8

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

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
31.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
984
Moved from QLD
99
Moved: same area (SA2)
11
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from NSW
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
29.5%
15: 29 hours
16.2%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
19.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.7%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%
Step family: no other children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Benaraby

The closest suburb to Benaraby is Tannum Sands, 9.0 km away.

Tannum Sands
9.0 km away · income $877/wk · rent $290/wk
Calliope (Qld)
11.5 km away · income $800/wk · rent $300/wk
Boyne Island
13.7 km away · income $829/wk · rent $310/wk
Glen Eden
17.0 km away · income $975/wk · rent $320/wk
Kirkwood
17.9 km away · income $990/wk · rent $350/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Benaraby

What is the population of Benaraby QLD?

The population of Benaraby QLD is 1,166 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 11 people per km². Benaraby is ranked #3,753 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benaraby?

The median personal income in Benaraby QLD is $875 per week, or $45,500 per year. The median household income is $2,435 per week. Family income is $2,494 per week. Benaraby is ranked #2,435 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benaraby?

Median rent in Benaraby QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Benaraby ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benaraby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benaraby QLD is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benaraby?

The median age in Benaraby QLD is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benaraby a good suburb to live in?

Benaraby is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,166. The median income is $875/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 30230. All dollar figures in AUD.