East Gippsland Shire Council
Bemm River
Bemm River at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
72
Median age 67
The brief
What to know about Bemm River.
Bemm River (3889) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Bemm River has roughly 72 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bemm River scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bemm River's population at 72, with a median age of 67. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 24% lone person).
Population
72
Median age
67
Family households
54%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
72
Median age: 67
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bemm River.
Local schools for Bemm River
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Government School Catchment
Cann River P-12 College
Marlo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Bemm River.
- What is the Bemm River postcode?
- Bemm River is in the 3889 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bemm River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Bemm River?
- There are 2 schools serving Bemm River on this page, including Cann River P-12 College, Marlo Primary School.
- How walkable is Bemm River?
- Bemm River has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bemm River?
- Bemm River is close to Bell Bird Creek, Bellbird Creek, Manorina, Cape Conran, Cabbage Tree Creek.
- What is the population of Bemm River?
- Bemm River has approximately 72 residents. The median age is 67.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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