Toowoomba Regional Council
Benarkin
Benarkin at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Benarkin.
Benarkin (4314) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland.
Benarkin has roughly 61 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Benarkin scores 2/100 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's population at 61, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
61
Median age
59
Family households
55%
Lone person
45%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$148/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
61
Median age: 59
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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 Toowoomba 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.
16,889
total offences in 2026 across the Toowoomba 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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Benarkin.
Local schools for Benarkin
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Government School Catchment
Benarkin State School
Blackbutt State School
Linville State School
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Frequently asked
About Benarkin.
- What is the Benarkin postcode?
- Benarkin is in the 4314 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Benarkin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $148.
- What schools are in Benarkin?
- There are 4 schools serving Benarkin on this page, including Benarkin State School, Blackbutt State School, Linville State School.
- How walkable is Benarkin?
- Benarkin has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benarkin?
- Benarkin is close to Benarkin, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt North, Blackbutt South, Blackbutt South.
- What is the population of Benarkin?
- Benarkin has approximately 61 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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