Median house price
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SA · Robe Council
Mount Benson, 5275
Est. population · Jun 2025
136
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,416/wk
Employment rate
65.5%
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Mount Benson sits up in the Robe Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Mount Benson snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
136
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
28.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
17th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
63rd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Population
Estimated resident population
136(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +4.6% over 5 years · 63th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +4.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +6
- Growth rank in SA
- 63th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,416
- Dwelling vacancy
- 28.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 18 of 63
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,060
- Employment rate
- 65.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 45 / 0 / 0 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 2
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 14.7
- State safety percentile
- 16.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 10
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -33.2%
Most common offence types
- Other Theft1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Kingston Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (29.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 14.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 65 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 140 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 158 mm · ~20 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Proposed 21m x 55.5m cover to go over existing shearing shed120 DRABSCH HD LINE RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
2024· 4 proposals
November 2024
- Torrens Title Land Division - one allotment into two47 SNEATH RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
October 2024
- Land Division - 2 into 2 Allotments - Boundary Realignment531 WRIGHTS BAY RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
September 2024
- retospective application for a shed10 SANDY LANE MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Under Assessment
May 2024
- Construction of a Dwelling & Outbuilding (Shed)LOT 112 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Under Assessment
2023· 4 proposals
September 2023
- Hay ShedLOT 79 DAIRY RANGE RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
August 2023
- New 9m x 12m Shed - Colourbond Monument Proposed use is for storage of horse float and boat.109 BOATSWAIN POINT RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
May 2023
- Dwelling addition301 RIVIERA DR MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
February 2023
- Construction of 4 Tourist Accommodation Buildings in 4 stages532 WRIGHTS BAY RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Under Assessment
2022· 3 proposals
November 2022
- Agriculture shed44 LONGBOTTOM RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
March 2022
- storage shed 15m wide x 80m long253 LINGS RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
February 2022
- 24m x 36m Yard Cover on Farm land993 DAIRY RANGE RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Agricultural ShedLOT 237 SOUTHERN PORTS HWY MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
July 2021
- Office for Caravan Park, extension of existing Caravan and Tourist Park and associated Advertising/advisory signs532 WRIGHTS BAY RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
- Single story dwellingLOT 7 VEARING RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Under Assessment
June 2021
- Variation to DA 822/103/17 to increase building height of approved dwelling46 ROYS LANE MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Under Assessment
January 2021
- Outbuilding, canopy and skate ramp301 RIVIERA DR MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Addition in the form of deck, verandah, wheelchair accessible ramp and unisex toilet46 ROYS LANE MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
November 2020
- Verandah65 NUNGA-MIA RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
October 2020
- Toilet facility/store located at the southern end of the camp ground532 WRIGHTS BAY RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
- Hay shedLOT 79 DAIRY RANGE RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
- Land division185 BAGDAD RD MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
August 2020
- Dwelling addition (ensuite) and outbuilding (louvered pergola).301 RIVIERA DR MOUNT BENSON SA 5275Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WATER CORPORATIONResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- WATTLE RANGE COUNCILResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Bagdad Homestead and Original HouseDairy Range Road MOUNT BENSONLocal heritage
- Lowrie's Hill ChurchBagdad Road MOUNT BENSONLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Barker
- Member of Parliament
- Tony PASIN (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,045
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 67.1 km away).
Coalition 73.7%Labor 26.3%
10.7 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RobeLabor 27.0% · Coalition 73.0% TPP (2025)14.1 km away
- Kingston SELabor 25.6% · Coalition 74.5% TPP (2025)30.3 km away
- BeachportLabor 34.8% · Coalition 65.2% TPP (2025)42.1 km away
- LucindaleLabor 14.5% · Coalition 85.5% TPP (2025)44.3 km away
- FurnerLabor 12.8% · Coalition 87.2% TPP (2025)50.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Robe Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.