East Gippsland Shire Council
Waterholes
Waterholes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Waterholes.
Waterholes (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Waterholes has roughly 12 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Waterholes 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterholes's population at 12, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (21% family, 29% lone person).
Population
12
Median age
60
Family households
21%
Lone person
29%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12
Median age: 60
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waterholes.
Local schools for Waterholes
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Government School Catchment
Clifton Creek Primary School
Bruthen Primary School
Tambo Upper Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Waterholes.
- What is the Waterholes postcode?
- Waterholes is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterholes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Waterholes?
- There are 5 schools serving Waterholes on this page, including Clifton Creek Primary School, Bruthen Primary School, Tambo Upper Primary School.
- How walkable is Waterholes?
- Waterholes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waterholes?
- Waterholes is close to Fairy Dell, Clifton Creek, Wiseleigh, Deptford, Sarsfield.
- What is the population of Waterholes?
- Waterholes has approximately 12 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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