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Benarkin

QLD 4306 • Queensland

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
4.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietSemi-Rural
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About Benarkin

Benarkin is a small rural locality in the South East Queensland hinterland, situated approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Brisbane in the D'Aguilar Range foothills near Kilcoy. The locality covers around 4 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It sits within a scenic area of mixed forest and farmland between the D'Aguilar National Park and the Somerset Dam region.

Kilcoy, approximately 20 kilometres to the south, provides essential services including a hospital, schools, and shopping. The surrounding area is popular with those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of South East Queensland's urban centres — Toowoomba is roughly 80 kilometres to the west and Brisbane about 100 kilometres to the south-east. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Benarkin falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
4.35 km²
Population Density
14 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4306

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$54,209
Median 2023–24
$66,307
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,339

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ D'Aguilar Way and Kilcoy-Beerwah Road provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Kilcoy or other towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 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 Benarkin. 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

What is Benarkin known for? +

Benarkin is a quiet rural locality in the foothills of the D'Aguilar Range, known for its forested scenery near Kilcoy and its position between the Somerset Dam region and Brisbane's hinterland.

How far is Benarkin from Brisbane CBD? +

Benarkin is approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD, around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road depending on the route taken.

Does Benarkin have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Benarkin. A car is essential, with Kilcoy (approximately 20 km south) providing the nearest services.

What is the population of Benarkin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Benarkin has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural community in the D'Aguilar Range foothills.

Is Benarkin a good place to live? +

Benarkin suits those seeking a bush lifestyle in Queensland's hinterland, with forested surrounds and relatively easy access to both Kilcoy and the broader South East Queensland urban corridor.

What is the postcode for Benarkin? +

The postcode for Benarkin, QLD is 4306.

Is Benarkin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Benarkin 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.