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Benair

QLD 4610 • Queensland

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.