Wellington Shire Council
Snake Island
Snake Island at a glance
Median house
$264,000
Median unit
$190,080
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,195
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Snake Island.
Snake Island is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$264,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $190,080.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$264,000
$190,080
4,195
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.65%
Based on $264,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.50%
Based on $190,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,195
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Snake Island.
Local schools for Snake Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Welshpool and District Primary School
Alberton Primary School
Toora Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Snake Island.
- What is the median house price in Snake Island?
- The median house price in Snake Island, VIC 3971 is $264,000. The median unit price is $190,080. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Snake Island postcode?
- Snake Island is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Snake Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Snake Island?
- There are 10 schools serving Snake Island on this page, including Welshpool and District Primary School, Alberton Primary School, Toora Primary School.
- How walkable is Snake Island?
- Snake Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Snake Island?
- Snake Island is close to Port Welshpool, Hedley, Welshpool, Gelliondale, Port Albert.
- What is the population of Snake Island?
- Snake Island has approximately 4,195 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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