Shelley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,101
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Shelley.
The postcode for Shelley is 3701 (VIC).
Shelley (3701) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Shelley has roughly 1,101 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.
Shelley 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, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shelley's population at 1,101, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,101
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,101
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shelley.
Local schools for Shelley
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Government School Catchment
Walwa Primary School
Corryong College
Tallangatta Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Shelley.
- What is the Shelley postcode?
- Shelley is in the 3701 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Shelley?
- Shelley is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3701, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shelley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Shelley?
- There are 7 schools serving Shelley on this page, including Walwa Primary School, Sacred Heart School, Corryong College.
- How walkable is Shelley?
- Shelley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Shelley?
- Shelley is close to Koetong, Berringama, Lucyvale, Bullioh, Guys Forest.
- What is the population of Shelley?
- The population of Shelley is approximately 1,101 (2021 Census). 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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