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Benalla Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Benalla Compares
Benalla vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Benalla | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,142 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,253 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Benalla is a locality 161 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3672. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Benalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Benalla has a population of 10,822 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,142, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 218 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Benalla includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,253, with 4,602 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Benalla scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Benalla area, including Benalla P-12 College, Australian Christian College Victoria, FCJ College and others.
Benalla is part of the Wangaratta - Benalla statistical area in Victoria.
Benalla Details
| Postcode | 3672 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 10,822 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,142/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $645/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,253 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 315.3 km² |
| Population Density | 34/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,602 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 218 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.6181709 |
| Longitude | 145.9804173 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 161 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wangaratta - Benalla |
| Local Government | Benalla |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,512 (14.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,043 (9.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,101 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,811 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 3,345 (30.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,539 (14.2%) |
| Asthma | 1,267 (11.7%) |
| Diabetes | 784 (7.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 736 (6.8%) |
| Cancer | 468 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 423 (3.9%) |
| Dementia | 149 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 299 (6.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,725 (38.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,589 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 857 (19.2%) |
Schools in Benalla
Suburbs Near Benalla
Same Postcode (3672)
More Benalla Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.