Benwerrin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Benwerrin.
The postcode for Benwerrin is 3235 (VIC).
Benwerrin (3235) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Benwerrin has roughly 9 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Benwerrin 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Benwerrin's population at 9, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (133% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
9
Median age
41
Family households
–
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
133%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 41
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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
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Education
Schools in Benwerrin.
Local schools for Benwerrin
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Government School Catchment
Lorne P-12 College
Deans Marsh Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Benwerrin.
- What is the Benwerrin postcode?
- Benwerrin is in the 3235 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Benwerrin?
- Benwerrin is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3235, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Benwerrin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Benwerrin?
- There are 2 schools serving Benwerrin on this page, including Lorne P-12 College, Deans Marsh Primary School.
- How walkable is Benwerrin?
- Benwerrin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Benwerrin?
- Benwerrin is close to Lorne, Pennyroyal, Big Hill, Big Hill, Boonah.
- What is the population of Benwerrin?
- The population of Benwerrin is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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