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 12 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3672 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
- FCJ CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1047
- EdSpaceCombined · IndependentICSEA 1043
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1037
- Australian Christian College - BenallaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1009
- Benalla P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 934
- FCJ College - Multi-Purpose HallSecondary · Catholic
- Wangaratta District Specialist School - Benalla Campus (interim name)Combined · Government
- Australian Christian College Victoria - OnlineCombined · Independent
- 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 MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (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.