East Sale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
210
Median age 24
The brief
What to know about East Sale.
The postcode for East Sale is 3852 (VIC).
East Sale (3852) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
East Sale has roughly 210 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
East Sale 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Sale's population at 210, with a median age of 24. That sits as a young, transient 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 (75% family households, 88% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
210
Median age
24
Family households
75%
Lone person
88%
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$75/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
210
Median age: 24
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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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Sale.
Local schools for East Sale
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Government School Catchment
Cobains Primary School
Araluen Primary School
Guthridge Primary School
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Frequently asked
About East Sale.
- What is the East Sale postcode?
- East Sale is in the 3852 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is East Sale?
- East Sale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3852, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Sale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $75.
- What schools are in East Sale?
- There are 13 schools serving East Sale on this page, including Cobains Primary School, Araluen Primary School, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is East Sale?
- East Sale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near East Sale?
- East Sale is close to East Sale Raaf, Sale East Raaf, The Heart, Cobains, Somerton Park.
- What is the population of East Sale?
- The population of East Sale is approximately 210 (2021 Census). The median age is 24.
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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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