Side by sideSuburb comparison

Goomalibee vs Benalla.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Benalla edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Benalla (1014) sits above Goomalibee (1005). Goomalibee skews owner-occupied (89%), Benalla runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Benalla edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1005). Goomalibee also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGoomalibee vs Benalla

Common questions

Does Goomalibee or Benalla have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Benalla scores 1014 vs 1005 in Goomalibee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Goomalibee
Metric
Benalla

Price & Market

Median house
$457,500
Median unit
$344,500
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
91
Population
10,822
52
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
5
1005
Avg ICSEA
1014

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).