BenlochVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3435 · Macedon Ranges
Daily life in Benloch is characterized by a rural and community-focused lifestyle. With 48.5% of residents driving to work, commuting by car is common. A notable 18.2% of the workforce works from home, which is below the Victorian average of 25.7%. The community has a strong sense of local identity, with 73.2% of residents born in Australia and 87.0% speaking only English at home.
The read
What living here is actually like
Benloch is a small rural community with a total population of 140 people. The median age is 37, slightly younger than the Victorian average of 38. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 52.1% male and 47.9% female residents. Families are predominant in this area, with 77.8% of households being family households. The suburb has a high percentage of couples without children at 54.5%, and couples with children at 51.5%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Benloch · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| Professionals | 65 |
| First home buyers | 60 |
| Investors | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households (77.8%)
- Affordable median monthly mortgage at $1,728
- Predominantly separate houses (100%)
- Good balance of couple with and without children
Against the state
How Benloch differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 18.2% |
| Drove a car | 48.5% |
| Walked only | 6.1% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income of $1,958 per week (vs VIC $1,759)
- 100% of housing consists of separate houses
- Low rental market with only 11.1% rented properties
- Majority of residents are Australian-born (73.2%)
- Above average full-time employment at 61.9%
Things to be aware of
- Limited public transport options
- Lower percentage of residents with bachelor's degrees (21.2% vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited diversity with 87.0% speaking only English at home
- Higher percentage of single-person households at 22.2%
- Limited local amenities due to small population size
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.