Alpine Shire Council
Omeo
Omeo at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
411
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Omeo.
Omeo (3898) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Omeo has roughly 411 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Omeo scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Omeo's population at 411, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
411
Median age
54
Family households
61%
Lone person
38%
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)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
411
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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.
56
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Omeo.
Local schools for Omeo
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Government School Catchment
Omeo Primary School
Swifts Creek P-12 School
School for Student Leadership
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Frequently asked
About Omeo.
- What is the Omeo postcode?
- Omeo is in the 3898 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Omeo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Omeo?
- There are 4 schools serving Omeo on this page, including Omeo Primary School, Swifts Creek P-12 School, School for Student Leadership.
- How walkable is Omeo?
- Omeo has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Omeo?
- Omeo is close to Bingo, Bingo Munjie, Hinnomunjie, Cassilis, Tongio.
- What is the population of Omeo?
- Omeo has approximately 411 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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