Wellington Shire Council
Fernbank
Fernbank at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
194
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Fernbank.
Fernbank (3864) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Fernbank has roughly 194 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Fernbank 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fernbank's population at 194, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
194
Median age
47
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
194
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Fernbank.
Local schools for Fernbank
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lindenow South Primary School
Lindenow Primary School
Briagolong Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Fernbank.
- What is the Fernbank postcode?
- Fernbank is in the 3864 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fernbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Fernbank?
- There are 20 schools serving Fernbank on this page, including Lindenow South Primary School, Lindenow Primary School, Bairnsdale Christian College.
- How walkable is Fernbank?
- Fernbank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fernbank?
- Fernbank is close to The Fingerboard, Walpa, Woodglen, Glenaladale, Iguana Creek.
- What is the population of Fernbank?
- Fernbank has approximately 194 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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