Alpine Shire Council
Crooked River
Crooked River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Crooked River.
Crooked River (3862) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Crooked River has roughly 5 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Crooked River 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 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crooked River's population at 5, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5
Median age
65
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5
Median age: 65
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Crooked River.
Local schools for Crooked River
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Government School Catchment
School for Student Leadership
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Crooked River.
- What is the Crooked River postcode?
- Crooked River is in the 3862 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Crooked River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Crooked River?
- There are 1 schools serving Crooked River on this page, including School for Student Leadership.
- How walkable is Crooked River?
- Crooked River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crooked River?
- Crooked River is close to Wongungarra, Cowa, Hawkhurst, Miowera, Dargo.
- What is the population of Crooked River?
- Crooked River has approximately 5 residents. The median age is 65.
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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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