Wellington Shire Council
Hernes Oak
Hernes Oak at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
365
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Hernes Oak.
Hernes Oak (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Hernes Oak has roughly 365 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.
Hernes Oak 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hernes Oak's population at 365, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
365
Median age
38
Family households
86%
Lone person
22%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
99%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
365
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
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 Hernes Oak.
Local schools for Hernes Oak
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Government School Catchment
Newborough Primary School
Newborough East Primary School
Lowanna College
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Frequently asked
About Hernes Oak.
- What is the Hernes Oak postcode?
- Hernes Oak is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hernes Oak?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Hernes Oak?
- There are 14 schools serving Hernes Oak on this page, including Newborough Primary School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Newborough East Primary School.
- How walkable is Hernes Oak?
- Hernes Oak has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hernes Oak?
- Hernes Oak is close to Yallourn, Coalville, Newborough East, Newborough, Moe South.
- What is the population of Hernes Oak?
- Hernes Oak has approximately 365 residents. 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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