East Gippsland Shire Council
Cabbage Tree Creek
Cabbage Tree Creek at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cabbage Tree Creek.
Cabbage Tree Creek (3889) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Cabbage Tree Creek has roughly 52 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Cabbage Tree Creek 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cabbage Tree Creek's population at 52, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (111% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (44% family, 30% lone person).
Population
52
Median age
52
Family households
44%
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)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
111%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 52
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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
Education
Schools in Cabbage Tree Creek.
Local schools for Cabbage Tree Creek
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Government School Catchment
Marlo Primary School
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Cabbage Tree Creek.
- What is the Cabbage Tree Creek postcode?
- Cabbage Tree Creek is in the 3889 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cabbage Tree Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Cabbage Tree Creek?
- There are 4 schools serving Cabbage Tree Creek on this page, including Marlo Primary School, Orbost Community College, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Cabbage Tree Creek?
- Cabbage Tree Creek has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cabbage Tree Creek?
- Cabbage Tree Creek is close to Manorina, Bellbird Creek, Bell Bird Creek, Cape Conran, Brodribb River.
- What is the population of Cabbage Tree Creek?
- Cabbage Tree Creek has approximately 52 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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