Thorpdale at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
475
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Thorpdale.
The postcode for Thorpdale is 3835 (VIC).
Thorpdale (3835) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Thorpdale has roughly 475 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Thorpdale scores 2/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thorpdale's population at 475, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
475
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
475
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thorpdale.
Local schools for Thorpdale
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Government School Catchment
Thorpdale Primary School
Narracan Primary School
Trafalgar Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Thorpdale.
- What is the Thorpdale postcode?
- Thorpdale is in the 3835 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Thorpdale?
- Thorpdale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3835, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thorpdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Thorpdale?
- There are 5 schools serving Thorpdale on this page, including Thorpdale Primary School, Narracan Primary School, Trafalgar Primary School.
- How walkable is Thorpdale?
- Thorpdale has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thorpdale?
- Thorpdale is close to Delburn, Trafalgar South, Thorpdale South, Narracan, Childers.
- What is the population of Thorpdale?
- The population of Thorpdale is approximately 475 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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