Average rent in Benalla, VIC2026

Benalla sits in the Benalla local government area, 166km from the Melbourne CBD, with a population of around 10,822 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $250/week — below the Victoria state median of $363/week. 26% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,822

ABS 2021

Median age
51
Distance to Melbourne
166 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Benalla

Renting in Benalla

Benalla comes in cheaper than most of Victoria — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 31% below the state median of $363/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 69% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 26% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 10,822, median age 51, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 166km from Melbourne, Benalla typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Benalla?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Benalla, VIC was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Benalla rent compare to Victoria?+
At the 2021 Census, Victoria's state median rent was $363 a week. Benalla sat at $250 — 31% below the state average. The suburb is 166km from Melbourne, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Benalla have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Benalla's $250/week (ABS 2021): Horsham, Rutherglen, Red Cliffs. On the higher end, you've got Norlane, Colac, Chiltern - Indigo Valley. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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