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VIC · Benalla Council

Benalla, VIC, 3672

Current weather

12.2°CModerate rain showers

95% humidity · 23.8 km/h wind · 15.4° / 8.9° today · 23.9 mm rain

Desirability index

63/100

#192 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Benalla is a mid-sized suburb in the Benalla area, home to around 10,822 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,380 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-18%), roughly 127.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, 62 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
10,822
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,142
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
521 of 5,118
Median monthly mortgage
$1,253
Employment rate
47.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
388 / 583 / 7

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,380
Against the person
189
Against property
537
Rate per 1,000 residents
127.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 57 residents
State safety percentile
82.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-18.1%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage129
  • B49 Other Theft80
  • C32 Drug Possession77
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order286
  • E23 Breach Bail Conditions72

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,037
  • Australian Christian College VictoriaCombined
  • Benalla P-12 CollegeCombined
  • EdSpaceSpecial
  • FCJ CollegeSecondary
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

54 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Benalla Railway Station
  • Benalla Station
  • Benalla Station/Mackellar St
  • Benalla Tourist Park/Sydney Rd
  • Irwin Rd/Enterprise Dr

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

62 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 15/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed southbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MANSFIELD RAMP OF09 Apr 2026 – 14 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BRIDGE STREET W, MARTIN PLACE09 Apr 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/04/2026 and 31/12/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BRIDGE STREET W, MARTIN PLACE09 Apr 2026 – 30 Dec 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WITT STREET, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.WITT STREET, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.FAITHFULL STREET, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BRIDGE STREET E, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BALLINTINE STREET, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NUNN STREET, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 10/06/2025 and 30/06/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.BRIDGE STREET E, SYDNEY-HUME OUT RAMP ON09 Jun 2025 – 29 Jun 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

300 planning-related records

2021· 118 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Construction of spa and safety barrier
    174 RACECOURSE ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a carport
    11 NIXON STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    31 MURRAY ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a home gym and studio
    29A CHARLES STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    5 ALBERT STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of vegetation in a Heritage Overlay
    4 MAIR STREET BENALLA 3672Withdrawn
  • Construction of a shed
    11 SILVA DRIVE BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Amendment ot existing liquor licence
    55-57 NUNN STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed extension
    29 SYDNEY ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of an outbuilding (home gym)
    15 MARKET STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a a dwelling extension, 2 carports, shed and pool
    33 CHARLES STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    68 WITT STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a building extension
    156 BRIDGE STREET EAST BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    154 WITT STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    10 GOLDEN VALE ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling Extension
    10 GOOMALIBEE STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Construction of a shed
    8 CARRIER STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a carport
    11 STEWART STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    2B BOURKE DRIVE BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and construction of a dwelling
    20-22 MARY STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Master Plan - alterations
    1-35 KILFEERA ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling
    22 COWAN STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a dwelling extension
    132 MANSFIELD ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations to existing service station
    92-94 BRIDGE STREET WEST BENALLA 3672Withdrawn
  • Construction of a carport and access to a RDZ1
    25 COSTER STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a swimming pool
    20 DEAS STREET BENALLA 3672Withdrawn

  • July 2021

  • Construction of a dwelling
    130 FAITHFULL STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works - awning and fence
    2-6 YELLOW BRICK ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    36 BYRNE STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a verandah
    12 MCIVOR STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling alterations and additions
    50 SMYTHE STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision and construction of second dwelling
    50 SMYTHE STREET BENALLA 3672Withdrawn
  • Use and development of a caravan park
    35 GUNN ROAD BENALLA 3672NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Buildings and works - fire fighting facility
    17 WEDGE STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    2/31 BARKLY STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    82 DENNIS ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    CA33, SEC P BADDAGINNIE BENALLA ROAD BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Refurbishment and extension of classrooms
    17 WEDGE STREET BENALLA 3672Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works to a telecommunication facility
    72-78 ARUNDEL STREET BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a shed
    37 HALL DRIVE BENALLA 3672Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 182 proposals

182 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

13 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Benalla Botanical GardensPark
  • Benalla RacecoursePark
  • Benalla Sports & Equestrian CentrePark
  • Broken River K12 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Broken River K26 Streamside ReserveNature reserve
  • Goomalibee Nature Conservation ReserveNature reserve
  • Hollands BendPark
  • MacKellar ReservePark
  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Reef Hills Reference AreaNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
On site
  • Benalla and District Memorial HospitalCoster Streethospital
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Pharmacypharmacy
  • TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

13 state heritage places

  • BENALLA BOTANIC GARDENSNH2260
  • BENALLA PLAYGROUND ROCKETNH2472
  • BENALLA WATER SUPPLY DEPOTNH1048
  • BROAD GAUGE RAIL BRIDGE OVER BROKEN RIVERNH1061
  • FORMER BENALLA COURTHOUSENH1070
  • FORMER BENALLA MIGRANT CAMPNH2358
  • FORMER LANDS OFFICE BENALLANH1069
  • FORMER SHIRE OFFICESNH2189
  • GRANDSTAND BENALLA SHOWGROUNDSNH0976
  • HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCHNH1073

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1,774
Parks (OSM)
13

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
63.0/100
Cohort rank
#192 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • BENALLA BOTANIC GARDENSheritageNH2260
  • BENALLA PLAYGROUND ROCKETheritageNH2472
  • BENALLA WATER SUPPLY DEPOTheritageNH1048
  • BROAD GAUGE RAIL BRIDGE OVER BROKEN RIVERheritageNH1061
  • FORMER BENALLA COURTHOUSEheritageNH1070
  • FORMER BENALLA MIGRANT CAMPheritageNH2358
  • FORMER LANDS OFFICE BENALLAheritageNH1069
  • FORMER SHIRE OFFICESheritageNH2189
  • GRANDSTAND BENALLA SHOWGROUNDSheritageNH0976
  • HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCHheritageNH1073

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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