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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Benalla Surrounds

2,105 km²

Benalla Surrounds is characterised by mostly owner-occupied homes and an older age profile than most.

It also has a smaller-than-average population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Benalla Surrounds, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,781▲ +11.9%since 2011Median age52 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.7%People aged 65 and over25.5%Children under 1515.1%People in a de facto relationship13.3%▲ +32.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4217217

Age structure

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 34%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Older adults (45–64)33.9%
Seniors (65+)25.5%
Young adults (25–44)17.2%
Children (0–14)15.1%
Youth (15–24)8.2%

Marital status

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married55%
  • Never married27%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.9%
England2.6%
New Zealand1.0%
Italy0.3%
Philippines0.2%

Ancestry

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is English at 35%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (12%).

English43.3%
Australian40.2%
Irish15.3%
Scottish14.5%
German5.4%
Italian2.7%
Dutch2.4%
Chinese0.6%
Greek0.3%
Filipino0.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.2%

Language used at home

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.3%
Italian0.1%
Mandarin0.1%
Arabic0.1%

Religion

People with no religion44.3%

Religious affiliation

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (49%) and Buddhism (0%).

  • No religion50%
  • Christianity49%
  • Buddhism0%
  • Other religions0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher16.2%

Highest year of school

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Year 12 at 47%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 11 (19%).

Year 1242.4%
Year 1019.0%
Year 1117.3%
Year 9 or below11.1%

Highest qualification level

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 44%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (21%).

Certificate III / IV34.6%
Bachelor degree17.7%
Advanced diploma / diploma16.2%
Graduate diploma / certificate4.3%
Postgraduate degree3.9%
Certificate I / II2.1%

Field of qualification

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Engineering & related at 19%, followed by Agriculture & environment (13%) and Management & commerce (13%).

Engineering & related15.3%
Agriculture & environment10.9%
Management & commerce10.7%
Health9.5%
Society & culture9.5%
Education9.4%
Architecture & building6.1%
Food, hospitality & personal services4.1%
Natural & physical sciences2.4%
Creative arts2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$688▲ +41.9%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,363▲ +43.2%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,626▲ +43.8%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week6.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.2%

Household income distribution

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 36%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (19%).

$650–$1,49933.2%
$1,500–$2,99927.2%
Under $65017.7%
$3,000–$3,9997.5%
$4,000 or more5.7%

Personal income distribution

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65043.1%
$650–$1,49931.9%
$1,500–$2,99912.9%
$3,000 or more2.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition32.5%People with a mental health condition8.9%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is None at 64%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (8%).

None56.5%
One condition21.4%
Two conditions7.5%
Three or more3.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis11.8%
Mental health8.9%
Asthma8.6%
Other condition6.9%
Heart disease5.7%
Diabetes5.1%
Cancer3.8%
Lung condition2.5%
Stroke1.2%
Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.8%People providing unpaid care15.1%People caring for children unpaid22.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.9%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011One-parent families8.2%People living alone24.0%▲ +12.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (41%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children50%
  • Couples without children41%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is 2 people at 45%, followed by 1 person (24%) and 3 people (13%).

2 people44.6%
1 person24.0%
3 people12.7%
4 people11.6%
5 people4.9%
6 or more2.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$220▲ +76.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,365▲ +14.5%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting8.8%Homes owned outright49.6%Separate (detached) houses98.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.1%▼ -2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Owned outright at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (9%).

  • Owned outright51%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented9%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Other dwelling (1%).

  • Separate house99%
  • Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms44.7%
4 bedrooms29.6%
2 bedrooms12.9%
5 or more6.7%
1 bedroom3.4%
Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by Under $200 (32%) and $350–$549 (17%).

$200–$34946.1%
Under $20029.7%
$350–$54915.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by Under $1,000 (30%) and $1,800–$2,999 (23%).

$1,000–$1,79934.3%
Under $1,00027.4%
$1,800–$2,99920.8%
$3,000 or more8.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.7%▼ -19.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 3 vehicles (23%) and 1 vehicle (19%).

2 vehicles39.5%
3 vehicles23.1%
1 vehicle18.7%
4 or more18.0%
No vehicle0.7%

How people get to work

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (26%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)56.9%
Worked at home22.6%
Walked3.1%
Car (passenger)2.7%
Bus0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.4%Recent arrivals from overseas5.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.5%Labour-force participation59.3%Employed full-time57.4%

Industries people work in

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 23%, followed by Health care & social assistance (11%) and Construction (10%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.6%
Health care & social assistance10.9%
Construction9.1%
Manufacturing8.0%
Education & training6.7%
Public administration & safety6.4%
Retail trade5.7%
Professional & technical4.5%
Accommodation & food4.2%
Transport & warehousing4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Benalla Surrounds, the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers26.3%
Technicians & trades15.1%
Professionals13.8%
Labourers12.3%
Community & personal service9.1%
Clerical & administrative8.2%
Machinery operators & drivers6.9%
Sales workers5.9%

Areas within Benalla Surrounds

Benalla Surrounds Block 1Benalla Surrounds Block 2Benalla Surrounds Block 3Benalla Surrounds Block 4Benalla Surrounds Block 5Benalla Surrounds Block 6Benalla Surrounds Block 7Benalla Surrounds Block 8Benalla Surrounds Block 9

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