East Gippsland Shire Council
Doctors Flat
Doctors Flat at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
13
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Doctors Flat.
Doctors Flat (3895) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Doctors Flat has roughly 13 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Doctors Flat scores 2/100 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 Doctors Flat's population at 13, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. 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
13
Median age
46
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
13
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Doctors Flat.
Local schools for Doctors Flat
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Government School Catchment
Swifts Creek P-12 School
Omeo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Doctors Flat.
- What is the Doctors Flat postcode?
- Doctors Flat is in the 3895 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Doctors Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Doctors Flat?
- There are 2 schools serving Doctors Flat on this page, including Swifts Creek P-12 School, Omeo Primary School.
- How walkable is Doctors Flat?
- Doctors Flat has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Doctors Flat?
- Doctors Flat is close to Swifts Creek, Brookville, Ensay North, Ensay, Tongio.
- What is the population of Doctors Flat?
- Doctors Flat has approximately 13 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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