Bennison at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
42
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Bennison.
The postcode for Bennison is 3960 (VIC).
Bennison (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Bennison has roughly 42 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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What it’s like to live here.
Bennison 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 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bennison's population at 42, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
42
Median age
51
Family households
67%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
42
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bennison.
Local schools for Bennison
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Government School Catchment
Toora Primary School
Foster Primary School
Foster Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Bennison.
- What is the Bennison postcode?
- Bennison is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Bennison?
- Bennison is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3960, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bennison?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Bennison?
- There are 4 schools serving Bennison on this page, including Toora Primary School, Foster Primary School, Foster Secondary College.
- How walkable is Bennison?
- Bennison has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Bennison?
- Bennison is close to Port Franklin, Toora, Foster, Wonga, Toora North.
- What is the population of Bennison?
- The population of Bennison is approximately 42 (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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