Marlo
VIC 3888 · East Gippsland
602 (2021) → 605 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Marlo is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3888, about 327km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $545K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 3/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Marlo has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.99%), Netherlands (1.16%), Sri Lanka (0.83%), USA (0.83%), Canada (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.5%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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 1048 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Marlo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
- The Alpine School-Snowy River CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Orbost Secondary College-Community VCAL CampusSecondary · Government · 5.2km
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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)
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Marlo
Is Marlo safe?
Marlo has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 1,163 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Marlo?
In Marlo, the .
How far is Marlo from Melbourne CBD?
Marlo is about 327.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Marlo?
Marlo has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Marlo?
Marlo has a transport score of 3/100 and 1 bus stops.