East Gippsland Shire Council

Wulgulmerang West

VIC3885

Wulgulmerang West at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,876

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Wulgulmerang West.

Wulgulmerang West (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.

Wulgulmerang West has roughly 1,876 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Wulgulmerang West 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wulgulmerang West's population at 1,876, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

1,876

Median age

47

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)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$196/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,876

Median age: 47

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wulgulmerang West.

Local schools for Wulgulmerang West

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Government School Catchment

Buchan Primary School

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Swifts Creek P-12 School

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Frequently asked

About Wulgulmerang West.

What is the Wulgulmerang West postcode?
Wulgulmerang West is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Wulgulmerang West?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
What schools are in Wulgulmerang West?
There are 2 schools serving Wulgulmerang West on this page, including Buchan Primary School, Swifts Creek P-12 School.
How walkable is Wulgulmerang West?
Wulgulmerang West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wulgulmerang West?
Wulgulmerang West is close to Butchers Ridge, Nunniong, Gelantipy, W Tree, Wulgulmerang East.
What is the population of Wulgulmerang West?
Wulgulmerang West has approximately 1,876 residents. The median age is 47.

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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