East Gippsland Shire Council
Sarsfield
Sarsfield at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
543
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Sarsfield.
Sarsfield (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Sarsfield has roughly 543 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.
Sarsfield 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sarsfield's population at 543, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
543
Median age
50
Family households
76%
Lone person
24%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
543
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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
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Education
Schools in Sarsfield.
Local schools for Sarsfield
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Government School Catchment
Tambo Upper Primary School
Bruthen Primary School
Nicholson Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Sarsfield.
- What is the Sarsfield postcode?
- Sarsfield is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sarsfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Sarsfield?
- There are 18 schools serving Sarsfield on this page, including Tambo Upper Primary School, Bruthen Primary School, Nicholson Primary School.
- How walkable is Sarsfield?
- Sarsfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sarsfield?
- Sarsfield is close to Wiseleigh, Mossiface, Tambo Upper, Fairy Dell, Bruthen.
- What is the population of Sarsfield?
- Sarsfield has approximately 543 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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