Bruthen
VIC 3885 · East Gippsland
820 (2021) → 860 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bruthen is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3885, about 255km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $463K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 9/100, and is about 22km inland. Bruthen has an overall score of 24/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.44%), Netherlands (0.98%), New Zealand (0.37%), Wales (0.37%)
Top languages: French (0.85%), Thai (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bruthen Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tambo Upper Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1016
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bruthen
Is Bruthen safe?
Bruthen has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,707 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bruthen?
In Bruthen, the .
How far is Bruthen from Melbourne CBD?
Bruthen is about 255.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Bruthen?
Bruthen has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1002 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bruthen?
Bruthen has a transport score of 9/100 and 2 bus stops.