East Gippsland Shire Council
Calulu
Calulu at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
186
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Calulu.
Calulu (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Calulu has roughly 186 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.
Calulu 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calulu's population at 186, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
186
Median age
45
Family households
86%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
186
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Calulu.
Local schools for Calulu
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Government School Catchment
Lindenow Primary School
East Gippsland Specialist School
Lindenow South Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Calulu.
- What is the Calulu postcode?
- Calulu is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calulu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Calulu?
- There are 9 schools serving Calulu on this page, including Lindenow Primary School, Bairnsdale Christian College, Nagle College.
- How walkable is Calulu?
- Calulu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Calulu?
- Calulu is close to Flaggy Creek, Melwood, Lindenow, Ellaswood, Hillside.
- What is the population of Calulu?
- Calulu has approximately 186 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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