Robe
Mount Benson
Mount Benson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Mount Benson.
Mount Benson (5275) sits in the Robe region of South Australia.
Mount Benson has roughly 130 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Mount Benson 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Benson's population at 130, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
130
Median age
49
Family households
84%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 49
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Mount Benson.
Local schools for Mount Benson
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Government School Catchment
Robe Primary School
Kingston Community School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Benson.
- What is the Mount Benson postcode?
- Mount Benson is in the 5275 postcode, in SA, in the Robe region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Benson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Mount Benson?
- There are 2 schools serving Mount Benson on this page, including Robe Primary School, Kingston Community School.
- How walkable is Mount Benson?
- Mount Benson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Benson?
- Mount Benson is close to Robe, Boatswain Point, Nora Creina, Bray, Wangolina.
- What is the population of Mount Benson?
- Mount Benson has approximately 130 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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