Wurruk at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,177
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Wurruk.
The postcode for Wurruk is 3850 (VIC).
Wurruk (3850) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Wurruk has roughly 1,177 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Wurruk 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wurruk's population at 1,177, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,177
Median age
41
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
1,177
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
114
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wurruk.
Local schools for Wurruk
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Government School Catchment
Wurruk Primary School
Sale College
Sale Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Wurruk.
- What is the Wurruk postcode?
- Wurruk is in the 3850 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Wurruk?
- Wurruk is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3850, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wurruk?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Wurruk?
- There are 13 schools serving Wurruk on this page, including Wurruk Primary School, St Mary's Primary School, Catholic College Sale.
- How walkable is Wurruk?
- Wurruk has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wurruk?
- Wurruk is close to Pearsondale, Sale, Sale North, Myrtlebank, Guthridge.
- What is the population of Wurruk?
- The population of Wurruk is approximately 1,177 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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