Benalla, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Benalla is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,742. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,742 Population 989/sq mi density
568 ft Elevation 173 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone

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People

Population9,742
Density989/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Population9,742
Population Density989 / sq mi
Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates-36.5511°, 145.9843°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Benalla

Benalla is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,742. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Climate in Benalla

Benalla has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 14.4° / 32.3° 43.1
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 14° / 31.3° 44.3
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 10.7° / 27.7° 39.4
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 6.6° / 22.6° 36.2
May 10.7°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.5° 50.9
Jun 8.4°C / 47°F 2.7° / 14.1° 61.4
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13.1° 63.4
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 2.7° / 14.6° 58.6
Sep 11°C / 52°F 4.3° / 17.7° 56.3
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 6.2° / 21.6° 53.2
Nov 17.6°C / 64°F 9.1° / 26° 49.2
Dec 20.7°C / 69°F 11.8° / 29.6° 48.0
Benalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates36.5511°S, 145.9843°E
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 91 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 103 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 150 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 105 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 150 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 144 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 109 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 113 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 122 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 126 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 30 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 107 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 24 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 5 km
Aug 21, 2007 20 km NE of Neerim South, Australia M3.0 149 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 108 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 120 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 106 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 81 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
July 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in

Benalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Benalla

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
FCJ College - - - -
Benalla P-12 College Waller Campus - - - -
Australian Christian College Hume - - - -
Benalla P-12 College Avon Campus - - - -
Benalla P-12 College Clarke Campus - - - -
Wodonga Senior Secondary College Benalla Flexible Learning Centre - - - -
Benalla P-12 College Faithfull Campus - - - -
St Joseph's Primary School - - - -
Winton Primary School - - - -
Peranbin Primary College Baddaginnie Campus - - - -
Australian Christian College (Hume Campus) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Benalla

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Benalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Benalla Aviation Museum
Benalla Costume and Pioneer Museum
Benalla Migrant Camp
Benalla Migrant Camp Photographic Exhibition
Cobb & Co
Glenrowan Museum
Kate's Cottage

Hotels in Benalla

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Haven

Restaurants in Benalla

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hollywood Cafe
Noodle Mas
Thai Food
Villa Thai

Cafes in Benalla

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Main Street Cafe
Stella Stella
The Merchant

Cinemas in Benalla

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Swanpool Cinema

Monuments in Benalla

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hume & Hovell Swanpool
Lima Station
Tatong Station monument

Veterinaries in Benalla

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barkly Street Vets
Rose City Vets

Train Stations in Benalla

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benalla

Gas Stations in Benalla

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Liberty
Liberty
Metro
Midland Independent
Shell

Banks in Benalla

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
GMCU
Westpac

Golf Courses in Benalla

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benalla Golf Club
Golden Vale Golf Course

Breweries in Benalla

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Black Dog Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Benalla

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Buller 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Benalla

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benalla AirportBLNMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport-Small Airport
Beechworth Airstrip-Small Airport
Delatite Airstrip-Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport-Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome-Small Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) Airport-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mansfield Airport-Small Airport
Merton Airport-Small Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) Airport-Small Airport
St James Private airfield-Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport-Small Airport
Tocumwal AirportTCWSmall Airport
Violet Town Airfield-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport
Yarrawonga Airport-Small Airport
Yea Airport-Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Benalla

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Benalla Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benalla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Benalla Presbyterian Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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 Benalla

What is the population of Benalla?

Benalla has a population of 9,742 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 989 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Benalla?

Benalla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

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