East Gippsland Shire Council
Brodribb River
Brodribb River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
29
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Brodribb River.
Brodribb River (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Brodribb River has roughly 29 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Brodribb River 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brodribb River's population at 29, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (38% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29
Median age
37
Family households
69%
Lone person
–
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$735/wk
Owner occupied
38%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
29
Median age: 37
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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.
0
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 Brodribb River.
Local schools for Brodribb River
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Government School Catchment
Marlo Primary School
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Brodribb River.
- What is the Brodribb River postcode?
- Brodribb River is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brodribb River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $735.
- What schools are in Brodribb River?
- There are 4 schools serving Brodribb River on this page, including Marlo Primary School, Orbost Community College, Newmerella Primary School.
- How walkable is Brodribb River?
- Brodribb River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Brodribb River?
- Brodribb River is close to Marlo, Lochend, Corringle, Newmerella, Orbost.
- What is the population of Brodribb River?
- Brodribb River has approximately 29 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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