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Benair

QLD 4610 • Queensland

151
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
56.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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About Benair

Benair is a small rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 19 kilometres south-west of Kingaroy and 234 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With a population of just 151 people at the 2021 census, it covers a vast 56.6 square kilometres of agricultural land at the foothills of the Bunya Mountains. The locality is part of Queensland's South Burnett farming district, where the area opened for European settlement around 1914. Benair sits in the federal division of Maranoa and the state electorate of Nanango.

Life in Benair revolves around the rural rhythms of farming and the quiet pace of remote Queensland country living. The surrounding landscape is characterised by grazing land, timber country, and productive agricultural properties. Residents rely on nearby Kingaroy for most services — the South Burnett's regional hub offers supermarkets, medical facilities, and schools. The community is tightly knit and reflects the self-reliant spirit typical of small Queensland farming localities.

Benair falls under postcode 4610 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.58°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
56.56 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4610

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4610, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,179
Median 2023–24
$48,269
▲ 17.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,623

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4610; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
234 km
By Train
No direct train access
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3 hr

🛣️ Kingaroy (20 km) is the nearest regional centre with limited coach services to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
151
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Benair. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benair located? +

Benair is a rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, about 19 km south-west of Kingaroy and roughly 234 km north-west of Brisbane.

What is the population of Benair? +

At the 2021 census, Benair had a population of 151 people, spread across an area of 56.6 square kilometres.

What LGA is Benair in? +

Benair falls within the South Burnett Regional Council area in Queensland.

Is Benair a good place to farm? +

Yes — Benair and the broader South Burnett region are well known for mixed farming including cattle grazing, peanuts, and other agricultural production.

Is Benair a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Benair is part of the South Burnett LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.