East Gippsland Shire Council
Orbost
Orbost at a glance
Median house
$360,000
Median unit
$158,400
Walk score
74
Very walkable
Population
2,264
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Orbost.
Orbost (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $360,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Orbost has roughly 2,264 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Orbost scores 74/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Orbost's population at 2,264, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,264
Median age
53
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $360,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $158,400, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Orbost on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$360,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $158,400.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$360,000
$158,400
2,264
Median age: 53
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.89% (median rent $200/wk against a $360,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.89%
Based on $360,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.24%
Based on $158,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
305
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.
74
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Orbost.
Local schools for Orbost
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Orbost Community College
Newmerella Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Orbost.
- What is the median house price in Orbost?
- The median house price in Orbost, VIC 3888 is $360,000. The median unit price is $158,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Orbost postcode?
- Orbost is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Orbost?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Orbost?
- There are 3 schools serving Orbost on this page, including Orbost Community College, St Joseph's School, Newmerella Primary School.
- How walkable is Orbost?
- Orbost has a Walk Score of 74 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Orbost?
- Orbost is close to Jarrahmond, Lochend, Newmerella, Bete Bolong, Corringle.
- What is the population of Orbost?
- Orbost has approximately 2,264 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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