+ AREA VITAL STATISTICS
At a glance
Population
13,496
Nearby regional city
Benalla, Wangaratta
Surrounding Towns
- Winton
- Violet Town
- Glenrowan
Average Temperature
Summer: 12.1°c - 27.7°c
Winter: 3.2°c - 11.9°c
Winter: 3.2°c - 11.9°c
Relax and live life
Just two sets of traffic lights, warm and welcoming locals, and plenty of activities for young and old. Benalla Rural City is the epitome of a relaxed lifestyle.
You can almost feel the stress dissolve as you enter Benalla Rural city, just two hours north-west of Melbourne. The diversions here include a world-class art gallery, aquatic and indoor recreation centres, performing arts and convention centre, quality wineries, fishing, golf and State Gliding Centre.
Excellent education and health services are at hand within a cosmopolitan CBD, and employment options are many and varied, from agriculture to professional services.
In short, you’ll want for nothing in Benalla Rural City. Although you may wish that you made the move here earlier.
If you'd like to find out more, get in touch with the Benalla Rural City Council.
Discover more
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