Baw Baw Shire Council
Poowong East
Poowong East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Poowong East.
Poowong East (3988) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Poowong East has roughly 88 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Poowong East 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Poowong East's population at 88, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (109% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
88
Median age
49
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$484/wk
Owner occupied
109%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 49
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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 Poowong East.
Local schools for Poowong East
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Government School Catchment
Poowong Consolidated School
Loch Primary School
Ellinbank Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Poowong East.
- What is the Poowong East postcode?
- Poowong East is in the 3988 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Poowong East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $484.
- What schools are in Poowong East?
- There are 18 schools serving Poowong East on this page, including Poowong Consolidated School, Loch Primary School, Ellinbank Primary School.
- How walkable is Poowong East?
- Poowong East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Poowong East?
- Poowong East is close to Mountain View, Poowong North, Hallora, Ranceby, Tetoora Road.
- What is the population of Poowong East?
- Poowong East has approximately 88 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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