Benalla, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Benalla, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
| Locality | Benalla |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Benalla Rural City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.57073 |
| Longitude | 145.99105 |
| Population | 9,316 |
| Density | 29.5 /km² |
| Area | 315.3 km² |
| Elevation | 173 m |
| Postcode | 3672 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 166 km north-northeast |
Benalla is a locality in the Benalla Rural City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,316. The locality covers an area of 315.3 km², giving a population density of about 29.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 173 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Benalla is located at 36.5707°S, 145.9911°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3672. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Benalla rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, its landscape shaped by the ancient course of the Broken River. It lies 36.7 km south-west of Wangaratta, VIC (from Wangaratta, VIC: bearing 231°T), and is situated 23.8 km west-south-west of Glenrowan. The land here is a mosaic of rich, dark soil, particularly evident in the cultivated fields that stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with grazing pastures where sheep and cattle move like slow, white clouds. A scattering of river red gums, their sturdy limbs reaching skyward, lines the waterways, their leaves catching the afternoon sun in a soft, golden shimmer. The air, especially as evening approaches, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of dry grass and distant blossoms, hinting at the fertile heart of Victoria’s agricultural country.
The story of Benalla is deeply entwined with the flow of the Broken River, a lifeline that has sustained human endeavour for millennia. Originally a meeting place for Indigenous peoples, the European settlement that grew into Benalla was established as a key point along the overland route, a place where travellers paused and resources were gathered. Today, the local economy thrives on the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with dairy, prime lamb, and a growing viticultural presence contributing to its prosperity. The town itself is a hub of activity, its main street a lively artery where local businesses, from bustling cafes to independent retailers, serve the daily needs of residents and the occasional traveller, all underscored by a quiet, steady pulse of rural Australian life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benalla, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Benalla, in the Benalla Rural City local government area.
Detailed location data for Benalla includes the postcode (3672), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Benalla Rural City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Benalla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |