East Gippsland Shire Council
Melwood
Melwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Melwood.
Melwood (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Melwood has roughly 17 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Melwood 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Melwood's population at 17, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 36% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17
Median age
59
Family households
82%
Lone person
–
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
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Education
Schools in Melwood.
Local schools for Melwood
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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 Melwood.
- What is the Melwood postcode?
- Melwood is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Melwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Melwood?
- There are 12 schools serving Melwood on this page, including Lindenow Primary School, Lindenow South Primary School, Wild Cherry School.
- How walkable is Melwood?
- Melwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Melwood?
- Melwood is close to Flaggy Creek, Calulu, Merrijig, Wuk Wuk, Lindenow.
- What is the population of Melwood?
- Melwood has approximately 17 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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