East Gippsland Shire Council
Wombat Creek
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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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
3,502
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Orbost Community College
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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