Benowa, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Benowa QLD is 9,889 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Benowa is $776 per week ($40,352 per year). Median rent in Benowa is $580 per week ($2,513 per month). Benowa has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Benowa has a population density of 1,509 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Benowa is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (38.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benowa is $2,167.

Population
9,889
Census 2021
Median income
$776/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$580/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

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

Benowa vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Benowa is $776 a week, 4% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 675th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $580 a week, $260 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 30.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 44, 2 years older 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.
MeasureBenowaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$776/wk$747/wk +4%$766/wk
Household income$1,918/wk$1,593/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$580/wk$320/wk +81%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,167/mo$1,625/mo +33%$1,733/mo
Median age4442 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.2%20.4% +9.8 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 Benowa, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Benowa Population

9,889 residents at the 2021 Census.

Benowa Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$776/wk
$40,352 per year
Ranked 4,021 of 14,663
Median Rent
$580/wk
$2,513 per month
Ranked 278 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Benowa Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,918/wk
Median rent $580/wk
Rent to income 30.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Benowa against your income

About $8,311 a month
Median rent $580/wk
Left after rent $1,338/wk
Rent share 30.2%

Benowa Schools

11
schools nearby
5
government
1067
avg ICSEA score
8,507
total students
Emmanuel College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,686 students
1139
ICSEA
St Vincent's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 794 students
1091
ICSEA
Benowa State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 894 students
1089
ICSEA
Josiah College Independent
Combined · U · 102 students
1084
ICSEA
St Kevin's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 427 students
1072
ICSEA
Benowa State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,129 students
1064
ICSEA
Bellevue Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 729 students
1059
ICSEA
Ashmore State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 745 students
1040
ICSEA
Keebra Park State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,001 students
968
ICSEA
Australian International Islamic College - Carrara Campus Independent
Combined
Trinity Lutheran College (Cotlew Street Campus) Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Benowa Map

Benowa, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Benowa, Queensland: 28.0106°S, 153.3823°E

Benowa Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (11)

People in Benowa

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (4,748) Female 52.0% (5,143)

Population Density

1,509
people per km²
9,889 people · 6.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,148
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

New Zealand
5.9%
England
4.6%
China
4.2%
South Korea
1.9%
Japan
1.6%
South Africa
1.4%
India
1.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
6.4%
Japanese
2.2%
Korean
2.2%
Cantonese
1.5%
Persian (excluding Dari)
0.9%
Spanish
0.7%
Arabic
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
35.4%
Australian
24.7%
Irish
9.7%
Chinese
9.6%
Scottish
8.5%
German
3.7%
Italian
3.0%
Korean
2.7%
Indian
2.3%
New Zealander
1.8%
Greek
1.5%

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
38.0%
Catholic
19.9%
Anglican
14.1%
Not stated
7.0%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.3%
Buddhism
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.4% 4,303
Separated
2.5% 203
Divorced
10.0% 802
Widowed
5.2% 417
Never married
28.9% 2,328

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.7%
Couple: no children
26.0%
Couple: no children under 15
18.6%
One parent: children under 15
6.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.6%
2 persons
34.4%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
19.4%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Benowa

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,432 occupied private dwellings in Benowa at the 2021 Census, 21.2% were rented, 39.6% owned outright and 35.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 79 dwellings
Owned outright
39.6% 1,360 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.8% 1,229 dwellings
Rented
21.2% 726 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 39 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
68.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
18.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
14.4%
3 bedrooms
34.7%
4 bedrooms
35.6%
5 bedrooms
11.5%
6+ bedrooms
2.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
2.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
32.6%
2 vehicles
43.8%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
6.9%

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

Work, income and education in Benowa

Employment

Employed full-time
32.9% 2,346 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 1,732 people
Unemployed
3.8% 274 people
Not in labour force
39.0% 2,786 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
32.3%
Managers
17.6%
Clerical & Administrative
12.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.9%
Sales Workers
8.6%
Labourers
4.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Walked only
1.6%
Bicycle
1.0%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.6%
Truck
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Train
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
73.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
17.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.7%

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

Bachelor Degree
35.9%
Certificate III/IV
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.5%
Postgraduate Degree
12.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.2%
Health
16.2%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Engineering
9.8%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Education
6.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.0%
Creative Arts
3.7%
Information Technology
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.9%
Secondary: Government
21.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
17.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
12.3%
Pre-school
8.3%
Vocational Education
8.2%
Primary: Catholic
7.3%
Secondary: Catholic
3.3%

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
90.1%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
5.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
534
Arthritis
298
Asthma
280
Heart disease
235
Diabetes
209
Lung condition
139
Cancer
135
Kidney disease
71
Stroke
66
Dementia
32

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.0% 901
Did not provide
88.0% 6,628

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.0% 1,054
Not a volunteer
86.0% 6,498

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 9
Previously served
2.7% 205
Never served
97.1% 7,372

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.1%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
36.1%
3 children
15.4%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
28
1951: 1960
118
1961: 1970
197
1971: 1980
264
1981: 1990
483
1991: 2000
532
2001: 2010
876
2011: 2015
451
2016
95
2017
122
2018
107
2019
163
2020
87
2021
19

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

Population Mobility

19.4%
moved in the last year
51.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,467
Moved from QLD
1,139
Moved: same area (SA2)
273
Moved from NSW
128
Moved from overseas
114
Moved from VIC
68
Moved from TAS
21
Moved from SA
11
Moved from WA
10
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
28.3%
15: 29 hours
13.4%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.4%
Step family: no other children
10.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Step family: other children present
0.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.2%
Other couple: children only
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $858/wk Rent: $350/wk $230/wk less rent
Port Douglas
Income: $824/wk Rent: $350/wk $230/wk less rent

Suburbs near Benowa

The closest suburb to Benowa is Carrara, 1.6 km away.

Carrara
1.6 km away · income $771/wk · rent $450/wk
Bundall
2.3 km away · income $902/wk · rent $480/wk
Ashmore
2.7 km away · income $740/wk · rent $450/wk
Broadbeach Waters
3.3 km away · income $889/wk · rent $600/wk
Clear Island Waters
4.0 km away · income $732/wk · rent $540/wk
Surfers Paradise
4.1 km away · income $775/wk · rent $410/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benowa

What is the population of Benowa QLD?

The population of Benowa QLD is 9,889 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,509 people per km². Benowa is ranked #658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Benowa?

The median personal income in Benowa QLD is $776 per week, or $40,352 per year. The median household income is $1,918 per week. Family income is $2,148 per week. Benowa is ranked #4,021 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Benowa?

Median rent in Benowa QLD is $580 per week ($2,513 per month). Rent represents 30.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Benowa ranks #278 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Benowa?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Benowa QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Benowa?

The median age in Benowa QLD is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Benowa a good suburb to live in?

Benowa is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,889. The median income is $776/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.2% 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: 30235. All dollar figures in AUD.