East Gippsland Shire Council
Nowa Nowa
Nowa Nowa at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
199
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Nowa Nowa.
Nowa Nowa (3887) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Nowa Nowa has roughly 199 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.
Nowa Nowa scores 4/100 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nowa Nowa's population at 199, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
199
Median age
55
Family households
61%
Lone person
32%
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)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
199
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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.
4
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nowa Nowa.
Local schools for Nowa Nowa
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Government School Catchment
Toorloo Arm Primary School
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nowa Nowa.
- What is the Nowa Nowa postcode?
- Nowa Nowa is in the 3887 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nowa Nowa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Nowa Nowa?
- There are 4 schools serving Nowa Nowa on this page, including Toorloo Arm Primary School, St Brendan's School, Lakes Entrance Secondary College.
- How walkable is Nowa Nowa?
- Nowa Nowa has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Nowa Nowa?
- Nowa Nowa is close to Toorloo Arm, Wairewa, Tostaree, Lake Tyers, Lake Tyers Beach.
- What is the population of Nowa Nowa?
- Nowa Nowa has approximately 199 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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