East Gippsland Shire Council
Lindenow
Lindenow at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
527
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Lindenow.
Lindenow (3865) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Lindenow has roughly 527 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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What it’s like to live here.
Lindenow scores 8/100 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lindenow's population at 527, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
527
Median age
43
Family households
73%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
527
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
8
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 Lindenow.
Local schools for Lindenow
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Government School Catchment
Lindenow Primary School
Lindenow South Primary School
East Gippsland Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Lindenow.
- What is the Lindenow postcode?
- Lindenow is in the 3865 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lindenow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Lindenow?
- There are 11 schools serving Lindenow on this page, including Lindenow Primary School, Lindenow South Primary School, Bairnsdale Christian College.
- How walkable is Lindenow?
- Lindenow has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lindenow?
- Lindenow is close to Lindenow South, Calulu, Flaggy Creek, Wuk Wuk, Hillside.
- What is the population of Lindenow?
- Lindenow has approximately 527 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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