Benarkin North, QLD 4306 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Benarkin North is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4306, home to 341 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Scenic Rim local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 30 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 341
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $844 /week
- Median personal income
- $433 /week
- Median family income
- $1,053 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- South Burnett
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Wide Bay
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $240 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Fernvale State School
- Glamorgan Vale State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 26 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 16.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.4% of the 177 resolvable premises in Benarkin North. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,666 across the South Burnett LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,262 theft, 660 drug offences, 534 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Benarkin North?
Benarkin North (QLD 4306) had 341 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the South Burnett local government area.
What is the median rent in Benarkin North?
The median advertised rent in Benarkin North is $240/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Benarkin North?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Benarkin North covering government sectors. Nearest include: Fernvale State School (8.9 km), Glamorgan Vale State School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Benarkin North?
Benarkin North is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Benarkin North?
Across the surrounding area, 3,666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,262), drug offences (660), break-ins (534). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Benarkin North?
In Benarkin North, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (16.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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