Snowy Valleys
Benambra
Benambra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
173
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Benambra.
Benambra (3900) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of Victoria.
Benambra has roughly 173 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Benambra 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benambra's population at 173, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
173
Median age
59
Family households
55%
Lone person
38%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
173
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Benambra.
Local schools for Benambra
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Government School Catchment
Omeo Primary School
Swifts Creek P-12 School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Benambra.
- What is the Benambra postcode?
- Benambra is in the 3900 postcode, in VIC, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Benambra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Benambra?
- There are 2 schools serving Benambra on this page, including Omeo Primary School, Swifts Creek P-12 School.
- How walkable is Benambra?
- Benambra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benambra?
- Benambra is close to Uplands, Omeo Valley, Omeo Valley, Hinnomunjie, Bingo.
- What is the population of Benambra?
- Benambra has approximately 173 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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