East Gippsland Shire Council
Waygara
Waygara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Waygara.
Waygara (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Waygara has roughly 20 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Waygara 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waygara's population at 20, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over.
Population
20
Median age
25
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 25
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Waygara.
Local schools for Waygara
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Government School Catchment
Newmerella Primary School
Orbost Community College
Marlo Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Waygara.
- What is the Waygara postcode?
- Waygara is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waygara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Waygara?
- There are 4 schools serving Waygara on this page, including Newmerella Primary School, St Joseph's School, Orbost Community College.
- How walkable is Waygara?
- Waygara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Waygara?
- Waygara is close to Wombat Creek, Simpsons Creek, Bete Bolong, Newmerella, Jarrahmond.
- What is the population of Waygara?
- Waygara has approximately 20 residents. The median age is 25.
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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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