Wellington Shire Council
Briagolong
Briagolong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,133
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Briagolong.
Briagolong (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Briagolong has roughly 1,133 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Briagolong scores 0/100 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Briagolong's population at 1,133, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,133
Median age
44
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,133
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Briagolong.
Local schools for Briagolong
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Government School Catchment
Briagolong Primary School
Boisdale Consolidated School
Stratford Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Briagolong.
- What is the Briagolong postcode?
- Briagolong is in the 3860 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Briagolong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Briagolong?
- There are 7 schools serving Briagolong on this page, including Briagolong Primary School, Boisdale Consolidated School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Briagolong?
- Briagolong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Briagolong?
- Briagolong is close to Bushy Park, Stockdale, Valencia Creek, Boisdale, Woolenook.
- What is the population of Briagolong?
- Briagolong has approximately 1,133 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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