Snake Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,195
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Snake Island.
The postcode for Snake Island is 3971 (VIC).
Snake Island (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Snake Island has roughly 4,195 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.
Snake Island 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Snake Island's population at 4,195, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,195
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,195
Median age: 54
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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 Snake Island.
Local schools for Snake Island
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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 Snake Island postcode?
- Snake Island is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Snake Island?
- Snake Island is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, 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?
- The population of Snake Island is approximately 4,195 (2021 Census). 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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