East Gippsland Shire Council

Wombat Creek

VIC3888

Wombat Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,502

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Wombat Creek.

Wombat Creek (3888) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.

Wombat Creek has roughly 3,502 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Wombat Creek 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wombat Creek's population at 3,502, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

3,502

Median age

54

Family households

Lone person

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

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,502

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

6

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences3 (50.0%)
C Drug offences1 (16.7%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (16.7%)
D Public order and security offences1 (16.7%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wombat Creek.

Local schools for Wombat Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Newmerella Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Orbost Community College

Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Wombat Creek.

What is the Wombat Creek postcode?
Wombat Creek is in the 3888 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wombat Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Wombat Creek?
There are 3 schools serving Wombat Creek on this page, including Newmerella Primary School, St Joseph's School, Orbost Community College.
How walkable is Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek is close to Waygara, Simpsons Creek, Tostaree, Bete Bolong, Wairewa.
What is the population of Wombat Creek?
Wombat Creek has approximately 3,502 residents. The median age is 54.

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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