Scenic Rim Regional Council
Benarkin North
Benarkin North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
341
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Benarkin North.
Benarkin North (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Benarkin North has roughly 341 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Benarkin North scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benarkin North's population at 341, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
341
Median age
58
Family households
60%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
341
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Scenic Rim Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Benarkin North.
Local schools for Benarkin North
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Government School Catchment
Benarkin State School
Blackbutt State School
Linville State School
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Frequently asked
About Benarkin North.
- What is the Benarkin North postcode?
- Benarkin North is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Benarkin North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Benarkin North?
- There are 4 schools serving Benarkin North on this page, including Benarkin State School, Blackbutt State School, Linville State School.
- How walkable is Benarkin North?
- Benarkin North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Benarkin North?
- Benarkin North is close to Benarkin North, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt North, Benarkin, Taromeo.
- What is the population of Benarkin North?
- Benarkin North has approximately 341 residents. The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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