Coongulla at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
229
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Coongulla.
The postcode for Coongulla is 3860 (VIC).
Coongulla (3860) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Coongulla has roughly 229 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coongulla 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coongulla's population at 229, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
229
Median age
61
Family households
69%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
229
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Education
Schools in Coongulla.
Local schools for Coongulla
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Government School Catchment
Heyfield Primary School
Cowwarr Primary School
Boisdale Consolidated School
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Frequently asked
About Coongulla.
- What is the Coongulla postcode?
- Coongulla is in the 3860 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Coongulla?
- Coongulla is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3860, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coongulla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Coongulla?
- There are 7 schools serving Coongulla on this page, including St Michael's School, Heyfield Primary School, Cowwarr Primary School.
- How walkable is Coongulla?
- Coongulla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coongulla?
- Coongulla is close to Maffra West Upper, Glenmaggie, Tinamba West, Newry, Seaton.
- What is the population of Coongulla?
- The population of Coongulla is approximately 229 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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