East Gippsland Shire Council
Johnsonville
Johnsonville at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
326
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Johnsonville.
Johnsonville (3902) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Johnsonville has roughly 326 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.
Johnsonville 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Johnsonville's population at 326, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
326
Median age
58
Family households
67%
Lone person
26%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
99%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
326
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Johnsonville.
Local schools for Johnsonville
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Government School Catchment
Nicholson Primary School
Swan Reach Primary School
Tambo Upper Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Johnsonville.
- What is the Johnsonville postcode?
- Johnsonville is in the 3902 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Johnsonville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Johnsonville?
- There are 5 schools serving Johnsonville on this page, including Nicholson Primary School, Swan Reach Primary School, Tambo Upper Primary School.
- How walkable is Johnsonville?
- Johnsonville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Johnsonville?
- Johnsonville is close to Bumberrah, Nicholson, Swan Reach, Tambo Upper, Metung.
- What is the population of Johnsonville?
- Johnsonville has approximately 326 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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