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Bensville, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bensville is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 2,470. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
2,470 Population 9/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,446 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,446 median income, 3.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$260,800 home value, $1,304/mo rent

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About Bensville

Bensville is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

People

Population2,470
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density9/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,446
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment3.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$260,800
Rent$1,304
Ownership93.0%
Housing Units988

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,470
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-33.4976°, 151.3808°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,446
Median Age42.0 years

About Bensville

Bensville is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 2,470. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Bensville has a population of 2,470 with a density of 9 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,470
Total Population
9
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bensville vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bensville is $27,446, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 235 business establishments.

Income: Bensville vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,446
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,446
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)235

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bensville is $260,800, 7% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,304 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 93.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 988 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,800
7% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,304
12% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.0%
Owner-Occupied93.0%
Renter-Occupied7.0%
Housing Units988

Property Tax

Climate in Bensville

Bensville has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.4° / 26.6° 106.5
Feb 22°C / 72°F 18° / 26° 142.4
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.7° 122.0
Apr 18.2°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.2° 102.5
May 15°C / 59°F 10.6° / 19.4° 111.4
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 8.8° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 12°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.3° 59.1
Aug 13°C / 55°F 8.3° / 17.8° 62.5
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 10.9° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.7° 69.1
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 15.3° / 24.2° 92.3
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 75.5
Bensville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4976°N, 151.3808°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 62 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 94 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 140 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 143 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 144 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 138 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 124 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 103 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 88 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 95 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 127 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 135 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 43 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 91 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 98 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 109 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 137 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 143 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 131 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Bensville has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Bensville

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coast Christian School
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Radio Stations near Bensville

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Bensville

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Bensville

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avalon Community Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Glen Street Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Learning Resources Centre0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
St Ives Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bensville

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Mona Vale Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
The Beaches Farmers Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Restaurants in Bensville

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Impact Plants

Gas Stations in Bensville

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

United Empire Bay

Breweries in Bensville

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Modus Operandi
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bensville

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bensville

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
Tadji Park AirstripSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport
Wilton AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Bensville

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Coastal Chiropractic
Narrabeen physiotherapy and sports injury centre
Northern Beaches Rehabilitation
The Glen Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bensville

What is the population of Bensville?

Bensville has a population of 2,470 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Bensville expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,446, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $260,800 (7% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bensville?

Bensville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in Bensville?

Bensville has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 235 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bensville?

The median home value in Bensville is $260,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,304. The homeownership rate is 93.0%.

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