Benarca at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,743
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Benarca.
The postcode for Benarca is 2710 (NSW).
Benarca (2710) sits in the Hay region of NSW.
Benarca has roughly 9,743 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Benarca 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benarca's population at 9,743, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,743
Median age
47
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,743
Median age: 47
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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 Benarca.
Local schools for Benarca
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moama Public School
Echuca Primary School
Echuca College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Benarca.
- What is the Benarca postcode?
- Benarca is in the 2710 postcode, in NSW, in the Hay Shire Council region.
- Where is Benarca?
- Benarca is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2710, in the Hay Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Benarca?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Benarca?
- There are 9 schools serving Benarca on this page, including Moama Anglican Grammar School, Moama Public School, St Joseph's College - Brigidine Campus.
- How walkable is Benarca?
- Benarca has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benarca?
- Benarca is close to Womboota, Moama, Moira, Thyra, Bunnaloo.
- What is the population of Benarca?
- The population of Benarca is approximately 9,743 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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