Bennison
VIC 3960 • Victoria
About Bennison
Bennison is a tiny coastal locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, tucked into the hilly terrain near Waratah Bay on the eastern shore of Corner Inlet, approximately 175 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Covering just over 4 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest and most secluded settlements in the South Gippsland Shire. The surrounding landscape blends coastal heathland, rolling green hills, and views across the inlet toward Wilsons Promontory National Park. The locality is sparsely populated and retains a genuinely remote, unspoiled character.
Bennison sits within one of Victoria's most scenic coastal regions, close to the beaches of Waratah Bay and Sandy Point, and the fishing and holiday village of Fish Creek is a short drive inland. The area draws visitors and sea-changers alike who appreciate the untouched natural environment, excellent fishing, surfing, and proximity to Wilsons Promontory — Victoria's southernmost national park. Basic supplies and services are available in Fish Creek and Inverloch, while Foster serves as the main service town for the area. Bennison suits those seeking a genuine coastal escape from city life.
Bennison falls under postcode 3960 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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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3960
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3960, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3960; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Foster / Dandenong / Melbourne Southern Cross 3 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Remote South Gippsland coastal locality; car strongly recommended
Remote coastal locality; private vehicle required for all services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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75 Pioneer Street
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Pioneer Street (Cnr Hoddle Rd)
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 Bennison. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria