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Benayeo

VIC 3319 • Victoria

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
139.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Benayeo

Benayeo is a small rural locality in Victoria's West Wimmera Shire, situated approximately 363 kilometres north-west of Melbourne near the South Australian border. With a population of just 69 residents across an area of 139 square kilometres, it is one of the most sparsely settled localities in western Victoria. The nearest township is Edenhope, around 27 kilometres away, and the region falls within the federal electorate of Mallee. Housing in Benayeo consists largely of farmsteads and homesteads dispersed across broad agricultural land.

Benayeo is characterised by its expansive, flat Wimmera farmland, with pastoral grazing and cropping enterprises dominating the landscape. The locality offers a quiet, remote lifestyle appreciated by those connected to the land, with the rugged character of the Little Desert nearby providing some bushland backdrop. Essential services and shopping are found in Edenhope or the larger centres of Kaniva and Horsham. Community life revolves around agricultural pursuits and the close-knit networks typical of remote rural Victoria.

Benayeo falls under postcode 3319 and is governed by the West Wimmera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3319
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.87°, 141.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
139.14 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3319

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3319 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,441
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,779

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3319; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
363 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3.5–4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 3.5 hours

🛣️ Car is the only practical transport option. Western Highway connects the region to Melbourne via Ballarat.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services or amenities — a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the West Wimmera Local Government Area, which contains Benayeo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benayeo known for? +

Benayeo is known as a quiet, remote rural locality in Victoria's West Wimmera region, characterised by broad farmland, pastoral grazing, and cropping enterprises. The locality includes the heritage-listed Benyeo Homestead, a significant pastoral property from the early settlement era.

How far is Benayeo from Melbourne CBD? +

Benayeo is approximately 363 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Western Highway through Ballarat and on towards the South Australian border region.

Does Benayeo have public transport? +

Benayeo has no public transport services. There is no rail service and no scheduled bus routes serving the locality. A private vehicle is essential for all travel and daily needs.

What is the population of Benayeo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Benayeo has a population of 69 residents living across a vast area of approximately 139 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in western Victoria.

Is Benayeo a good place to live? +

Benayeo suits those seeking a remote, peaceful rural lifestyle closely connected to the land. It offers wide open spaces and a tight-knit agricultural community, though residents must travel to Edenhope or further for services, shopping, and medical care.

What is the postcode for Benayeo? +

The postcode for Benayeo, Victoria is 3319.

Is Benayeo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Benayeo is part of the West Wimmera LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.