Overall score
Baddaginnie
37.4/100
Benalla
44.6/100
Baddaginnie vs Benalla, VIC Suburb Comparison
Baddaginnie for investment; Benalla for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BaddaginnieBenalla
Crime rate
Baddaginnie
54.1 / 1k
Benalla
132.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Baddaginnie
5
Benalla
28
Population
Baddaginnie
347
Benalla
10,822
Metric leadBaddaginnie 4Benalla 7across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBenalla
- Best for familiesBenalla
- Best for investmentBaddaginnie
- Best for best valueBenalla
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 | 37.4/100 | 44.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.4/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 132.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 46.3/100 | 13.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 13 |
| Public transport stops | — | 54 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 300 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| 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, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Benalla answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Choose Baddaginnie if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Benalla for investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.