Overall score
Baddaginnie
30.4/100
Benalla
55.8/100
Baddaginnie vs Benalla, VIC suburb comparison
Baddaginnie for retirees; Benalla for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaddaginnieBenalla
Crime rate
Baddaginnie
63.1 / 1k
Benalla
126.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baddaginnie
2
Benalla
16
Population
Baddaginnie
347
Benalla
10,822
Metric leadBaddaginnie 3Benalla 6across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBaddaginnie
- Best for investmentBenalla
- Best for best valueBenalla
- Best for best schoolsBenalla
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Baddaginnie | Benalla |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.9/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.1 / 1k | 126.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 54 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 300 |
| Population | 347 | 10,822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Baddaginnie is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Benalla is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Baddaginnie is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Benalla answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Benalla, while Baddaginnie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.