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| Locality | Bena |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | South Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.43237 |
| Longitude | 145.74 |
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 6.4 /km² |
| Area | 40.3 km² |
| Elevation | 184 m |
| Postcode | 3946 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 97 km southeast |
Bena is a locality in the South Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 259. The locality covers an area of 40.3 km², giving a population density of about 6.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 184 m above sea level. It lies approximately 97 km southeast of Melbourne. Bena is located at 38.4324°S, 145.7400°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3946. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bena rests in a landscape where the earth breathes softly, a place of gentle slopes giving way to broad, fertile plains. It lies 46.3 km south-south-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 150°T), and is situated 7.2 km west of Korumburra. The air here carries the scent of damp soil and eucalyptus, a clean, earthy perfume that clings to the twilight hours. Fields of green, divided by the clean lines of fences, stretch towards a horizon often softened by a hazy, golden light. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the paddocks, reflecting the vast expanse of the southern sky, and the occasional clump of mature gum trees stands sentinel, their branches reaching out as if in quiet contemplation.
The history of Bena is etched into its very being, a story of agricultural endeavour and the enduring spirit of those who have worked this land. For generations, the rich soils have supported a thriving dairy industry, the rich milk a cornerstone of the local economy, feeding creameries and markets further afield. This pastoral heritage is evident in the well-kept farmhouses and the quiet hum of tractors that punctuate the day. While not a place of grand pronouncements, Bena holds a quiet charm, a sense of settled continuity that draws travellers seeking a glimpse of genuine rural Australian life. The nearby Strzelecki Ranges offer a wilder counterpoint, their forested slopes a haven for native birds and a reminder of the untamed beauty that surrounds this peaceful locality.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bena, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bena, in the South Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bena includes the postcode (3946), telephone area code (03), and local government area (South Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |