Benarkin is a rural locality in Queensland, 148 km from Brisbane CBD, around 2 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 61; the median age is 59 and the median household income is $36,400 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $148 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $553. Benarkin is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 61. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Benarkin safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Benarkin sits in the high band, with 7 incidents recorded in 2025.
7 offences
Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20244 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Benarkin, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Benarkin State School leads the pack.
- • 47 students in one school (avg 47)
Primary
Walkability
Benarkin is very car-dependent on foot — at 23/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Benarkin.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 52
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
South Burnett: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Benarkin is home to 61 residents, with a median age of 59 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $36,000 a year, with unemployment at 20.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
61
Median Age
59
Median Household Income
$36,400/yr
Census Median Rent
$148/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$553/mo
Avg Household Size
1.7
Median Personal Income
$20,280/yr
Unemployment Rate
20.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
36.4%
Total Dwellings
33
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.9%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
21.1%
Mortgage Stress
18.2%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.2%
- Employment Rate
- 22.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 21.3%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,401 a year through South Burnett based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: South Burnett
In the year to August 2026, 198 new dwellings were approved across South Burnett. That mix is 160 houses and 38 units. Approvals are down 17.9% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 6 to 20 homes
- No timeframe set 6 to 20 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 48.6 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 427 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 950 mm
- 81 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4314, 13 of 3,176 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.8% (24 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4314, 574 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,745 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 71 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 72.9% |
| 2020 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 62.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Benarkin?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 61 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Benarkin
Is Benarkin a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Benarkin is high (91/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Benarkin?
Benarkin has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Benarkin?
Benarkin, QLD had a population of 61 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Benarkin, QLD?
The postcode for Benarkin, QLD is 4314.
How far is Benarkin from Brisbane?
Benarkin is 148 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 123 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Benarkin?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Benarkin was $36,400 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Benarkin?
There are too few current rental listings in Benarkin for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $148, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Benarkin?
The median age of residents in Benarkin was 59 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Benarkin?
There is 1 school inside the Benarkin boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Benarkin walkable?
Benarkin scores 23/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Benarkin?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Benarkin, Somerset Dam (48.6 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Benarkin?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Benarkin belong to?
Benarkin sits within the South Burnett local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Benarkin?
The average residential rates bill through South Burnett is $1,401 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Benarkin?
Across South Burnett, 198 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 17.9% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Benarkin in?
Benarkin sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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