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Bena VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Bena, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Bena VIC is 303 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bena is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Bena is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Bena has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Bena has a population density of 6.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Bena is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bena is $1,733.

There were 4 recorded offences in Bena in 2025-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Bena Population

residents (Census 2021)

Bena Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Bena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (148) Female 51.6% (158)

Population Density

6.6

people per km²

303 people · 46.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,797

Family income/wk

Bena Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bena Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.5% 53 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.5% 46 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Bena Country of Birth

Australia

96.6%

England

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Bena Religion

No Religion

49.0%

Catholic

18.6%

Uniting Church

11.0%

Anglican

9.7%

Not stated

6.6%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Bena Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Bena Employment

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Unemployed

1.3% 3 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 84 people

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Employed full-time

36.7% 88 people

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Employed part-time

27.1% 65 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Bena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.0%

Certificate I/II

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Bena Occupation

Managers

28.3%

Professionals

26.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.0%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Labourers

6.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Bena Field of Study

Health

17.6%

Management & Commerce

15.7%

Engineering

11.8%

Education

10.8%

Agriculture & Environment

10.8%

Architecture & Building

9.8%

Society & Culture

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

Creative Arts

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Bena Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Bena Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

2.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

18.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.7%

$4,000+/wk

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Bena Marital Status

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Married

62.2% 158

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Separated

2.0% 5

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Divorced

9.1% 23

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Widowed

3.9% 10

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Never married

22.8% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Bena Ancestry

English

32.0%

Australian

30.8%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

10.7%

German

4.1%

Dutch

2.2%

Italian

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Chinese

1.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

New Zealander

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Bena School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.6%

Pre-school

18.4%

Vocational Education

15.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.5%

Secondary — Government

7.9%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Bena Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.7% 9

✅

No need for assistance

98.3% 528

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Bena Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.1% 48

—

Not a volunteer

79.9% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Bena Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo

11.4%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Bena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.0%

Did not go to work

18.0%

Walked only

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Bena Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.2%

2 vehicles

41.2%

3 vehicles

19.3%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Bena Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

11.8%

3 bedrooms

46.2%

4 bedrooms

33.6%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Bena Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

38.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Bena Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

552

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Bena Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Bena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Bena Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.2%

Couple — children under 15

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Bena Military Service

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Previously served

1.3% 3

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Never served

98.7% 235

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Bena Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.8% 40

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Did not provide

83.2% 198

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Bena Children Ever Born

No children

27.2%

1 child

2.9%

2 children

38.8%

3 children

23.3%

4 children

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Bena When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Bena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.5%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

17.1%

Did not do domestic work

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Bena Household Size

1 person

19.3%

2 persons

49.6%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

11.8%

5 persons

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Bena Where Residents Moved From

Same address

251

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Bena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Bena Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Bena Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Bena

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $1,402/wk

Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cobden

Income: $631/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $65/wk

Benalla

Income: $645/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $35/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $105/wk

Myrtleford

Income: $653/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $35/wk

Chiltern

Income: $682/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $25/wk

Terang

Income: $651/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $60/wk

Wahgunyah

Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $55/wk

Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $45/wk

Bena vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Foster North

Pop: 152 Income: $622/wk Rent: $385/wk

Nangiloc

Pop: 153 Income: $654/wk Rent: $185/wk

Tresco West

Pop: 153 Income: $615/wk Rent: $210/wk

Tarnagulla

Pop: 153 Income: $440/wk Rent: $155/wk

Boundary Bend

Pop: 154 Income: $752/wk Rent: $162/wk

Everton Upper

Pop: 154 Income: $762/wk Rent: $270/wk

Compare Bena

Bena vs Foster North →Bena vs Nangiloc →Bena vs Tresco West →Bena vs Tarnagulla →

Frequently Asked Questions About Bena

What is the population of Bena VIC?

The population of Bena VIC is 303 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.6 people per km².Bena is ranked #6,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Bena?

The median personal income in Bena VIC is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $1,797 per week.Bena is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Bena?

Median rent in Bena VIC is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Bena ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Bena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bena VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Bena?

The median age in Bena VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Bena a good suburb to live in?

Bena is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 303.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20203. All dollar figures in AUD.