Benalla, Australia

Full City Profile

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

9,316 Population 946/sq mi density

568 ft Elevation 173 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.8 / 5.0

$21,801 median income, 3.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.0 / 5.0

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

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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	58.8°F
	9% above US 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 US 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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