Bena Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Bena is a locality approximately 97 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Bena is 3946, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Bena has a population of 303 (148 males, 158 females). The median age is 51 years.
The median weekly household income in Bena is $1,687, with a median personal income of $787 per week.
The median weekly rent is $285 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Netherlands (5), New Zealand (3), and Scotland (3).
91.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Bena shows 154 people employed (88 full-time, 65 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
The most common occupations are managers (35), professionals (19), and clerical & admin (8).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Bena has an IRSAD score of 1016 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Bena covers an area of 46.2 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 7 persons per km².
Statistically, Bena sits within the Gippsland - South West area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the South Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Bena is Monash (Rural).
Bena Details
| Postcode | 3946 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 303 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,687/week |
| Median Personal Income | $787/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $285 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 46.2 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 117 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -38.4507 |
| Longitude | 145.7245 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 97 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - South West |
| Local Government | South Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 44 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (5.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 63 (20.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 108 (35.6%) |
| 65+ years | 67 (22.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 36 (11.8%) |
| Arthritis | 12 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (3.9%) |
| Diabetes | 5 (1.6%) |
| Asthma | 4 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 31 (27.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 47 (41.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 36 (31.6%) |