Ellaswood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
206
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Ellaswood.
The postcode for Ellaswood is 3875 (VIC).
Ellaswood (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Ellaswood has roughly 206 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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What it’s like to live here.
Ellaswood 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellaswood's population at 206, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
206
Median age
38
Family households
76%
Lone person
14%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
206
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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
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Education
Schools in Ellaswood.
Local schools for Ellaswood
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Government School Catchment
Bairnsdale West Primary School
East Gippsland Specialist School
Bairnsdale Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Ellaswood.
- What is the Ellaswood postcode?
- Ellaswood is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Ellaswood?
- Ellaswood is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3875, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellaswood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Ellaswood?
- There are 9 schools serving Ellaswood on this page, including Wild Cherry School, Bairnsdale West Primary School, East Gippsland Specialist School.
- How walkable is Ellaswood?
- Ellaswood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellaswood?
- Ellaswood is close to Wy Yung, Calulu, Eastwood, Mount Taylor, Hillside.
- What is the population of Ellaswood?
- The population of Ellaswood is approximately 206 (2021 Census). 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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