Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city life and want to lay your roots someplace quiet and relaxing? Located about 212 km North-East of the State capital Melbourne, is the picturesque Benalla. First proclaimed a city in 1965, it is a booming small town that beats city life, is rich in history and has a thriving art’s scene. With high growth in investment opportunities, introducing plenty of employment opportunities, and several of its trust sites such as its own Botanic Gardens and the Stringybark Creek Site, this suburb is a place you will be proud to call home.
Image: EnjoyBenalla
The Neighbours
The population of Benalla is set to rapidly move from 14,000 to 16,000 over the next three to four years. The median age of residents in this town is 46. Industries throughout this town include agriculture support services, a medium density fibreboard factory, Thales Australia and aviation. Through new and growing commercial operations, the town will create approximately 1,000 new jobs, which in turn will attract more residents.
Commute
Just two hours from Melbourne by road or train, the suburb offers both public transport and freeway access, via the Hume Freeway and Midland Highway. The Benalla Bus lines run a service every hour on each of the two routes, servicing the West and East sides of the city. Benalla Railway Station is on the North East railway line. Benalla Airport YBLA first began as a major RAAF training base during WWII. Now, it serves as the home of the Gliding Clubs of Victoria.
The School Run
The two biggest secondary schools in the suburb are Benalla College and FCJ College. Alongside that, it has a local primary school, the Australian Christian College – Hume. The Benalla Flexible Learning Centre also offers alternative education for young adults aged up to 22 years. The Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE has a campus located in this suburb, and it includes the Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre.
Image: FCJ College, Facebook Page
Retail And Food Therapy
Benalla features several of the large retailer names such as Target, Coles and Aldi. It is also home to many eclectic boutique shops, markets and galleries that sell clothes, antiques, collectibles, books, jewellery and much more. Don’t stress, they haven’t forgotten about the foodies! Fancy a stylish lakeside dining? Hit up the Benalla Art Gallery Café. The Main Street Café is an incredibly popular dining place that offers a range of mouth-watering dishes. The Shady Elm Café is a delightful place to relax, dine, converse and soak up the country charm. Venture beyond the township and you can discover village pubs, such as Thoona Pub, serving up delicious food.
What’s Going On?
With over fifty major contemporary murals on the CBD Benalla Street Art Trail, Benalla is fast becoming known as the street art capital of Regional Australia! Usually held the week before Easter is the annual Wall to Wall Street Art Festival, in which dozens of world-class artists create a giant outdoor gallery in the town. This festival is a great place for everyone to come together and enjoy the many facilities they provide such as workshops, live music, markets, street art and much more. Celebrated every November on the foreshore of Lake Benalla is “The Benalla Festival”. It is a celebration of the local lifestyle and offers many free and low-cost events such as street entertainment, music, theatre, art, dance, exhibitions, fireworks and much more.
Image: BenallaStreetArt.com.au
Benalla is recommended as a suburb with high growth investment opportunities. If you would like more information about investment properties, contact our Agency Principal, John Rankin on 0418 591 202. Alternatively, you can book a call with us for more information.
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