The size of Benholme is approximately 28.5 square kilometres. The population of Benholme in 2011 was 493 people. By 2016 the population was 83 showing a population decline of 83.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Benholme is 10-19 years. Households in Benholme are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $3000 - $3999 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Benholme work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 73.3% of the homes in Benholme were owner-occupied compared with 90.6% in 2016.