Benalla
VIC 3672 · Benalla
10,822 (2021) → 10,931 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Benalla is a stable suburb in Benalla, VIC 3672, about 165km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $430K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 10 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 169km inland. Benalla has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.44%), India (0.99%), Germany (0.74%), New Zealand (0.69%), Philippines (0.44%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.37%), Mandarin (0.3%), Malayalam (0.29%), German (0.26%), Arabic (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1011 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Australian Christian College HumeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1049
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1043
- FCJ CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1033
- EdSpaceCombined · IndependentICSEA 991
- Benalla P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 938
- FCJ College - Multi-Purpose HallSecondary · Catholic
- Benalla P-12 College-Waller Street CampusCombined · Government
- Benalla P-12 College-Avon Street CampusCombined · Government
- Benalla P-12 College-Clarke Street CampusCombined · Government
- Wodonga Senior Secondary College-Benalla Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Government
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Benalla
Is Benalla safe?
Benalla has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,161 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Benalla?
In Benalla, the .
How far is Benalla from Melbourne CBD?
Benalla is about 165.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Benalla?
Benalla has 10 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Benalla?
Benalla has a transport score of 72/100, including 1 train station and 52 bus stops.