Cherrilong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
610
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Cherrilong.
The postcode for Cherrilong is 3874 (VIC).
Cherrilong (3874) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Cherrilong has roughly 610 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Cherrilong 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cherrilong's population at 610, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
610
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
610
Median age: 58
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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 Cherrilong.
Local schools for Cherrilong
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Government School Catchment
Woodside Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Yarram Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Cherrilong.
- What is the Cherrilong postcode?
- Cherrilong is in the 3874 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Cherrilong?
- Cherrilong is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3874, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cherrilong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Cherrilong?
- There are 5 schools serving Cherrilong on this page, including Woodside Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Cherrilong?
- Cherrilong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cherrilong?
- Cherrilong is close to Mcloughlins Beach, Woodside, Hunterston, Woodside Beach, Manns Beach.
- What is the population of Cherrilong?
- The population of Cherrilong is approximately 610 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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