Foster North at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
152
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Foster North.
The postcode for Foster North is 3960 (VIC).
Foster North (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Foster North has roughly 152 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Foster North 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, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Foster North's population at 152, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
152
Median age
56
Family households
73%
Lone person
31%
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)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$385/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
152
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Foster North.
Local schools for Foster North
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Government School Catchment
Foster Secondary College
Foster Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Foster North.
- What is the Foster North postcode?
- Foster North is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Foster North?
- Foster North is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3960, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Foster North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $385.
- What schools are in Foster North?
- There are 2 schools serving Foster North on this page, including Foster Secondary College, Foster Primary School.
- How walkable is Foster North?
- Foster North has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Foster North?
- Foster North is close to Rumbug, Woorarra West, Dollar, Stony Creek, Grassy Spur.
- What is the population of Foster North?
- The population of Foster North is approximately 152 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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