Rumbug at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,715
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Rumbug.
The postcode for Rumbug is 3960 (VIC).
Rumbug (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Rumbug has roughly 2,715 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Rumbug 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rumbug's population at 2,715, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,715
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,715
Median age: 58
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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 Rumbug.
Local schools for Rumbug
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Government School Catchment
Foster Secondary College
Foster Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Rumbug.
- What is the Rumbug postcode?
- Rumbug is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Rumbug?
- Rumbug is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3960, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rumbug?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Rumbug?
- There are 2 schools serving Rumbug on this page, including Foster Secondary College, Foster Primary School.
- How walkable is Rumbug?
- Rumbug has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rumbug?
- Rumbug is close to Woorarra West, Dollar, Foster North, Boolarong, Turtons Creek.
- What is the population of Rumbug?
- The population of Rumbug is approximately 2,715 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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