East Gippsland Shire Council
Wairewa
Wairewa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
67
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Wairewa.
Wairewa (3887) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Wairewa has roughly 67 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Wairewa 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wairewa's population at 67, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 46% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
67
Median age
53
Family households
75%
Lone person
46%
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)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
67
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wairewa.
Local schools for Wairewa
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Government School Catchment
Toorloo Arm Primary School
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
Lakes Entrance Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wairewa.
- What is the Wairewa postcode?
- Wairewa is in the 3887 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wairewa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Wairewa?
- There are 15 schools serving Wairewa on this page, including Toorloo Arm Primary School, St Brendan's School, Lakes Entrance Secondary College.
- How walkable is Wairewa?
- Wairewa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Wairewa?
- Wairewa is close to Tostaree, Nowa Nowa, Wombat Creek, Toorloo Arm, Lake Tyers.
- What is the population of Wairewa?
- Wairewa has approximately 67 residents. 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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