Bena
VIC 3946 • Victoria
About Bena
Bena is a small rural village in South Gippsland Shire, Victoria, approximately 100 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and 8 kilometres north of Korumburra. With a population of 303 spread across 46 square kilometres of fertile farmland, Bena is a quiet agricultural locality steeped in colonial history dating back to the 1880s railway era. The area centres on dairy and mixed farming, with a modest community character typical of the South Gippsland hills.
Bena has a proud local heritage — it was once a stop on the Great Southern Railway (1890–1993) and developed as a service town during the railway construction era. Today it retains a tight-knit rural community feel, with residents connected by the shared rhythms of farming life. Korumburra provides the nearest range of services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities, while the Strzelecki Ranges and Wilsons Promontory offer spectacular natural landscapes within a short drive.
Bena falls under postcode 3946 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Leongatha / Melbourne (Southern Cross) Approx. 2 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides the main road connection toward Melbourne
Small rural village with no local shops or public facilities; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Bena. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria