Benalla at a glance
Median house
$457,500
Median unit
$344,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.8k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Benalla.
The postcode for Benalla is 3672 (VIC).
The median house price in Benalla is $457,500.
Benalla (3672) sits in the Benalla region of Victoria. The median house here is $457,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Benalla has roughly 10,822 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Benalla 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benalla's population at 10,822, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,822
Median age
51
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $457,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $344,500, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $92,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Benalla on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$457,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $344,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$457,500
$344,500
10,822
Median age: 51
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.11% (median rent $450/wk against a $457,500 price tag). Units yield 5.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.11%
Based on $457,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.58%
Based on $344,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,020
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
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Education
Schools in Benalla.
Local schools for Benalla
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Government School Catchment
Benalla P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
Australian Christian College Victoria
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Benalla.
- What is the median house price in Benalla?
- The median house price in Benalla, VIC 3672 is $457,500. The median unit price is $344,500.
- What is the Benalla postcode?
- Benalla is in the 3672 postcode, in VIC, in the Benalla Rural City Council region.
- Where is Benalla?
- Benalla is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3672, in the Benalla Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Benalla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Benalla?
- There are 5 schools serving Benalla on this page, including St Joseph's School, Australian Christian College Victoria, FCJ College.
- How walkable is Benalla?
- Benalla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benalla?
- Benalla is close to Benalla West, Warrenbayne, Benalla, Baddaginnie, Kilfeera.
- What is the population of Benalla?
- The population of Benalla is approximately 10,822 (2021 Census). 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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