Murrindindi Shire Council
Piries
Piries at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
66
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Piries.
Piries (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Piries has roughly 66 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.
Piries 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Piries's population at 66, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
66
Median age
56
Family households
92%
Lone person
17%
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)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$396/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
66
Median age: 56
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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
Education
Schools in Piries.
Local schools for Piries
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Government School Catchment
Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield Primary School
Merrijig Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Piries.
- What is the Piries postcode?
- Piries is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Piries?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $396.
- What schools are in Piries?
- There are 7 schools serving Piries on this page, including Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School, Mansfield Autism Statewide Services.
- How walkable is Piries?
- Piries has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Piries?
- Piries is close to Delatite, Mountain Bay, Goughs Bay, Macs Cove, Howqua Inlet.
- What is the population of Piries?
- Piries has approximately 66 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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