East Gippsland Shire Council
Bruthen
Bruthen at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
820
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Bruthen.
Bruthen (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Bruthen has roughly 820 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bruthen scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bruthen's population at 820, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
820
Median age
43
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
820
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
19
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bruthen.
Local schools for Bruthen
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Government School Catchment
Bruthen Primary School
Tambo Upper Primary School
Swan Reach Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bruthen.
- What is the Bruthen postcode?
- Bruthen is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bruthen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Bruthen?
- There are 7 schools serving Bruthen on this page, including Bruthen Primary School, Tambo Upper Primary School, Swan Reach Primary School.
- How walkable is Bruthen?
- Bruthen has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bruthen?
- Bruthen is close to Mossiface, Wiseleigh, Sarsfield, Tambo Upper, Fairy Dell.
- What is the population of Bruthen?
- Bruthen has approximately 820 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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