Benalla VIC

Postcode 3672 · Benalla LGA

Benalla is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Benalla local government area (postcode 3672). With a population of 10,822, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $59K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Benalla is $440,000, having increased 3.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $309,000 (+2.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,253.

Benalla is served by 5 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 1014, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 5 rail stations, 49 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Benalla LGA is higher than average at 10,557 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Benalla offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($440K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$440K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.4x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.5% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,248
Mean Income$56,422
Earners6,539
YoY Change+3.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$440K
3.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$309K
2.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
10,822
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,142
Personal Income /wk$645
Mortgage /mth$1,253
CRIME (Benalla LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,557
Total Incidents1,556
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations5
Bus Stops49
Benalla Station
Benalla Station, Coach Stop
Benalla Station/MacKellar St
Benalla Station/Mackellar St
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA1014
Total Students2,030
Government1
Independent2
Catholic2
Benalla P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 934
Australian Christian College VictoriaCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1009
FCJ CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1047
St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1037
EdSpaceSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1043
HOSPITALS (1)
Benalla & District Memorial Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024