South Gippsland Shire Council
Bena
Bena at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
303
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bena.
Bena (3946) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Bena has roughly 303 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bena scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bena's population at 303, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
303
Median age
51
Family households
80%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
303
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bena.
Local schools for Bena
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Korumburra Secondary College
Kongwak Primary School
Korumburra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bena.
- What is the Bena postcode?
- Bena is in the 3946 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Bena?
- There are 5 schools serving Bena on this page, including Korumburra Secondary College, Kongwak Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Bena?
- Bena has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bena?
- Bena is close to Moyarra, Jeetho, Whitelaw, Jumbunna, Krowera.
- What is the population of Bena?
- Bena has approximately 303 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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