Benalla, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Benalla is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 9,316. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,316 Population 946/sq mi density

568 ft Elevation 173 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

30.0 in Annual Rain

Australia / Melbourne Timezone

$21,801 Median Income

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$21,801 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,316

Median Age51.0 yrs

Density946/mi²

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,801

Per Capita$21,801

Unemployment3.7%

Housing

Home Value$140,800

Rent$704

Ownership72.9%

Housing Units3,726

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

Rain30.0 in/yr

Sunny Days282/yr

Elevation568 ft (173 m)

Population	9,316
Population Density	946 / sq mi
Elevation	568 ft (173 m)
Coordinates	-36.5511°, 145.9843°
Timezone	Australia/Melbourne
Country	🇦🇺 Australia
State / Province	Victoria
Average Temperature	59°F (15°C)
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation	30.0 inches (761 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$21,801
Median Age	51.0 years

About Benalla

Benalla is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 9,316. 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.

Benalla has a population of 9,316 with a density of 946 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles. The median age is 51.0 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,316

Total Population

946

People / sq mi

51.0yrs

Median Age

31% above Australia avg

9.9mi²

Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Benalla vs Australia Average

The median household income in Benalla is $21,801, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,801 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $419, 71% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 885 business establishments.

Income: Benalla vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$21,801
	71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income	$21,801
Avg Weekly Wage	$419

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.7%
	3% above Australia avg

Establishments (County)	885

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Benalla is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,726 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$140,800
	50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$704
	39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	72.9%
Owner-Occupied	72.9%
Renter-Occupied	27.1%
Housing Units	3,726

Property Tax

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. The area gets 282 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 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 Average	58.8°F
	9% above Australia avg
January Average	72°F (22°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	568 ft (173 m)
Area	9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density	946/sq mi
Coordinates	-36.5511°N, 145.9843°W
Timezone	Australia/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 (NCES 2022-23 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.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Benalla

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual 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

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

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
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.

Airport	IATA	Type
Benalla Airport	BLN	Medium Airport
Corowa Airport	CWW	Medium Airport
Shepparton Airport	SHT	Medium Airport
Wangaratta Airport	WGT	Medium 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 Airport	TCW	Small 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 Office	Address
Benalla Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benalla

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
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 9,316 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 946 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Benalla expensive to live in?

The median household income is $21,801, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.0 inches.

How is the job market in Benalla?

Benalla has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $419. There are 885 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Benalla?

The median home value in Benalla is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 72.9%.

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About Benalla

Population

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Benalla vs Australia Average

Income: Benalla vs Australia

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Income

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Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

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Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Climate in Benalla

Temperature

Geography

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Earthquake History

Monthly Weather

Schools in Benalla

Radio Stations near Benalla

Museums in Benalla

Hotels in Benalla

Restaurants in Benalla

Cafes in Benalla

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Veterinaries in Benalla

Train Stations in Benalla

Gas Stations in Benalla

Banks in Benalla

Golf Courses in Benalla

Breweries in Benalla

Ski Resorts Near Benalla

Airports Near Benalla

Post Offices in Benalla

Churches & Religious Organizations in Benalla

Quick Facts

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