Wellington Shire Council
Boisdale
Boisdale at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
307
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Boisdale.
Boisdale (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Boisdale has roughly 307 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Boisdale scores 6/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boisdale's population at 307, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
307
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
307
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Boisdale.
Local schools for Boisdale
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Government School Catchment
Boisdale Consolidated School
Briagolong Primary School
Maffra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Boisdale.
- What is the Boisdale postcode?
- Boisdale is in the 3860 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boisdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Boisdale?
- There are 5 schools serving Boisdale on this page, including Boisdale Consolidated School, Briagolong Primary School, Maffra Primary School.
- How walkable is Boisdale?
- Boisdale has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boisdale?
- Boisdale is close to Llowalong, Bushy Park, Valencia Creek, Newry, Maffra.
- What is the population of Boisdale?
- Boisdale has approximately 307 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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