Jack River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
161
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Jack River.
The postcode for Jack River is 3971 (VIC).
Jack River (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Jack River has roughly 161 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.
Jack River 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jack River's population at 161, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
161
Median age
47
Family households
82%
Lone person
25%
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)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
161
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Jack River.
Local schools for Jack River
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Government School Catchment
Yarram Primary School
Alberton Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Jack River.
- What is the Jack River postcode?
- Jack River is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Jack River?
- Jack River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jack River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Jack River?
- There are 5 schools serving Jack River on this page, including Yarram Primary School, St Mary's School, Alberton Primary School.
- How walkable is Jack River?
- Jack River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jack River?
- Jack River is close to Staceys Bridge, Alberton West, Gelliondale, Hiawatha, Madalya.
- What is the population of Jack River?
- The population of Jack River is approximately 161 (2021 Census). 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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