South Gippsland Shire Council

Jam Jerrup

VIC3984

Jam Jerrup at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

106

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Jam Jerrup.

The postcode for Jam Jerrup is 3984 (VIC).

Jam Jerrup (3984) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.

Jam Jerrup has roughly 106 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.

Jam Jerrup 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.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Jam Jerrup's population at 106, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

106

Median age

48

Family households

79%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$231/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

106

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person2 (66.7%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Jam Jerrup.

Local schools for Jam Jerrup

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Government School Catchment

Lang Lang Primary School

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Bass Valley Primary School

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Nyora Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

639 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

6.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Jam Jerrup.

What is the Jam Jerrup postcode?
Jam Jerrup is in the 3984 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Jam Jerrup?
Jam Jerrup is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3984, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Jam Jerrup?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $231.
What schools are in Jam Jerrup?
There are 10 schools serving Jam Jerrup on this page, including Lang Lang Primary School, Bass Valley Primary School, Nyora Primary School.
How walkable is Jam Jerrup?
Jam Jerrup has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Jam Jerrup?
Jam Jerrup is close to Pioneer Bay, Lang Lang, The Gurdies, Grantville, Caldermeade.
What is the population of Jam Jerrup?
The population of Jam Jerrup is approximately 106 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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