Browns Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,935
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Browns Plains.
The postcode for Browns Plains is 3685 (VIC).
Browns Plains (3685) sits in the Wangaratta region of Victoria.
Browns Plains has roughly 2,935 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Browns Plains 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Browns Plains's population at 2,935, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
2,935
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,935
Median age: 49
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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
Education
Schools in Browns Plains.
Local schools for Browns Plains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barnawartha Primary School
Howlong Public School
Chiltern Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Browns Plains.
- What is the Browns Plains postcode?
- Browns Plains is in the 3685 postcode, in VIC, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- Where is Browns Plains?
- Browns Plains is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3685, in the Rural City of Wangaratta region.
- What is the average rent in Browns Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Browns Plains?
- There are 8 schools serving Browns Plains on this page, including Barnawartha Primary School, Howlong Public School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Browns Plains?
- Browns Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Browns Plains?
- Browns Plains is close to Barnawartha, Gooramadda, Cornishtown, Barnawartha North, Barnawartha North.
- What is the population of Browns Plains?
- The population of Browns Plains is approximately 2,935 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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