East Gippsland Shire Council
Marlo
Marlo at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
602
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Marlo.
Marlo (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Marlo has roughly 602 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Marlo scores 12/100 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marlo's population at 602, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
602
Median age
56
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
602
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
12
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marlo.
Local schools for Marlo
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Government School Catchment
Marlo Primary School
Newmerella Primary School
Orbost Community College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Marlo.
- What is the Marlo postcode?
- Marlo is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marlo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Marlo?
- There are 4 schools serving Marlo on this page, including Marlo Primary School, Newmerella Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Marlo?
- Marlo has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Marlo?
- Marlo is close to Brodribb River, Lochend, Corringle, Newmerella, Orbost.
- What is the population of Marlo?
- Marlo has approximately 602 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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