East Gippsland Shire Council
Wy Yung
Wy Yung at a glance
Median house
$432,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,940
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Wy Yung.
Wy Yung (3875) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $432,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Wy Yung has roughly 1,940 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Wy Yung 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wy Yung's population at 1,940, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,940
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $432,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Wy Yung on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$432,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$278/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$432,000
$205,920
1,940
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.37% (median rent $280/wk against a $432,000 price tag). Units yield 7.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.37%
Based on $432,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.02%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
60
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wy Yung.
Local schools for Wy Yung
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lucknow Primary School
Bairnsdale West Primary School
Bairnsdale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wy Yung.
- What is the median house price in Wy Yung?
- The median house price in Wy Yung, VIC 3875 is $432,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wy Yung postcode?
- Wy Yung is in the 3875 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wy Yung?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $278.
- What schools are in Wy Yung?
- There are 9 schools serving Wy Yung on this page, including Lucknow Primary School, Wild Cherry School, Bairnsdale West Primary School.
- How walkable is Wy Yung?
- Wy Yung has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wy Yung?
- Wy Yung is close to Eastwood, Bairnsdale, Ellaswood, East Bairnsdale, Lucknow.
- What is the population of Wy Yung?
- Wy Yung has approximately 1,940 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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