East Gippsland Shire Council
Cann River
Cann River at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
197
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cann River.
Cann River (3890) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Cann River has roughly 197 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Cann River scores 22/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cann River's population at 197, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
197
Median age
52
Family households
49%
Lone person
44%
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)
$122/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
197
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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.
22
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cann River.
Local schools for Cann River
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Government School Catchment
Cann River P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cann River.
- What is the Cann River postcode?
- Cann River is in the 3890 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cann River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $122, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Cann River?
- There are 1 schools serving Cann River on this page, including Cann River P-12 College.
- How walkable is Cann River?
- Cann River has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cann River?
- Cann River is close to Weeragua, Noorinbee, Tonghi Creek, Noorinbee North, Club Terrace.
- What is the population of Cann River?
- Cann River has approximately 197 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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