South Gippsland Shire Council
The Gurdies
The Gurdies at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
243
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about The Gurdies.
The Gurdies (3984) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
The Gurdies has roughly 243 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
The Gurdies 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Gurdies's population at 243, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
243
Median age
57
Family households
59%
Lone person
39%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
243
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
Education
Schools in The Gurdies.
Local schools for The Gurdies
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Government School Catchment
Bass Valley Primary School
Nyora Primary School
Loch Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Gurdies.
- What is the The Gurdies postcode?
- The Gurdies is in the 3984 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Gurdies?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in The Gurdies?
- There are 8 schools serving The Gurdies on this page, including Bass Valley Primary School, Nyora Primary School, Loch Primary School.
- How walkable is The Gurdies?
- The Gurdies has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Gurdies?
- The Gurdies is close to Pioneer Bay, Grantville, Adams Estate, Woodleigh, Queensferry.
- What is the population of The Gurdies?
- The Gurdies has approximately 243 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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