Bena, VIC 3946 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bena is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3946, home to 303 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Gippsland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 303
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,687 /week
- Median personal income
- $787 /week
- Median family income
- $1,797 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- South Gippsland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $285 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Korumburra Secondary College
- St Joseph's School
- Korumburra Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 96.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 95.7% of the 140 resolvable premises in Bena. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 95.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4 across postcode 3946 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 4 property offences.
- Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bena?
Bena (VIC 3946) had 303 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.
What is the median rent in Bena?
The median advertised rent in Bena is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bena?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bena covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Korumburra Secondary College (5.2 km), St Joseph's School (6 km), Korumburra Primary School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bena?
Bena is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bena?
Across postcode 3946, 4 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Bena?
In Bena, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (96.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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