Devenish bushfire risk
Of Devenish’s 150 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Devenish’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Devenish
Flood and bushfire areas across Devenish. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Devenish
Devenish sits in the Benalla council area, which recorded 1,119 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 1,119 total. Figures are for the whole Benalla council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Devenish
Devenish is mostly rural. The most common zones:
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Open space / recreation — parks and sporting land; not for housing.
Zone: TRANSPORT ZONE 3 - SIGNIFICANT MUNICIPAL ROAD
School catchments in Devenish
Devenish can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Devenish
At the 2021 Census, 10.1% of Devenish’s 208 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Devenish
Benalla council approved 193 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Benalla council area (not just Devenish). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.