East Gippsland Shire Council
Delegate River
Delegate River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Delegate River.
Delegate River (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Delegate River has roughly 41 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Delegate 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 primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Delegate River's population at 41, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (180% 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
41
Median age
38
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
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
180%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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 Delegate River.
Local schools for Delegate River
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Government School Catchment
Delegate Public School
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Frequently asked
About Delegate River.
- What is the Delegate River postcode?
- Delegate River is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Delegate River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Delegate River?
- There are 1 schools serving Delegate River on this page, including Delegate Public School.
- How walkable is Delegate River?
- Delegate River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Delegate River?
- Delegate River is close to Delegate River East, Haydens Bog, Cabanandra, Dellicknora, Bendoc.
- What is the population of Delegate River?
- Delegate River has approximately 41 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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