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Devenish

VIC 3726 • Victoria

208
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
97.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Devenish

Devenish is a small rural town in north-eastern Victoria within the Rural City of Benalla, approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne and 29 kilometres north-west of Benalla. The locality covers around 97 square kilometres of farming country in the Broken Creek district, and recorded a population of 208 at the 2021 Census. The town has roots dating to the 1870s, with a post office established in 1877 and the arrival of the railway in 1883 shaping its development as an agricultural service community.

Devenish is set among the flat grain-growing plains of the northern Victorian tablelands, with the locality's distinctive concrete grain silos standing as enduring landmarks of its pastoral heritage. The nearby regional city of Benalla, a 30-minute drive to the south-east, provides access to supermarkets, a hospital, secondary schools, the Benalla Art Gallery, and the Hume Freeway linking Melbourne and Sydney. Devenish offers a peaceful rural lifestyle suited to those with connections to agriculture or who seek affordable country living within reach of Benalla's services.

Devenish falls under postcode 3726 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3726
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.33°, 145.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
97.27 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3726

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3726 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,756
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,695

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3726; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Benalla Railway Station
30 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Benalla for onward travel N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
Drive to Benalla (~30 km); V/Line train to Melbourne approx. 2 hr
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hr

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) passes through Benalla; Benalla is the nearest service town and rail hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Devenish has minimal local services; residents drive to Benalla for shopping, schools, and medical care

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
208
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devenish known for? +

Devenish is known for its agricultural heritage, including its distinctive concrete grain silos that have stood as landmarks since the early 20th century. The town has a history dating to the 1870s when a post office was established in the Broken Creek farming district.

How far is Devenish from Melbourne? +

Devenish is approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne, roughly a 2.5 hour drive via the Hume Freeway through Benalla.

Does Devenish have public transport? +

Devenish has no local public transport. The nearest railway station is in Benalla, approximately 29–30 kilometres away, where V/Line services connect to Melbourne in around 2 hours. A car is needed to reach Benalla.

What is the population of Devenish? +

According to the 2021 Census, Devenish has a population of 208 people across approximately 97 square kilometres in the Rural City of Benalla.

Is Devenish a good place to live? +

Devenish offers a peaceful rural lifestyle suited to those with ties to farming or those seeking affordable country living. All major services are accessed in Benalla, about 30 minutes away, with Melbourne reachable in under 3 hours via the Hume Freeway.

What is the postcode for Devenish? +

The postcode for Devenish, VIC is 3726.

Is Devenish a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Devenish is part of the Benalla 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.