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Omeo

VIC 3898 · East Gippsland

411 (2021)431 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

25
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

411
Population
$339K
Median house (2023)
Data not available
Safety score
2
Transport score

Omeo is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3898, about 244km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $339K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 2/100, and is about 92km inland. Omeo has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

244.2 km
To Melbourne CBD
92.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
79.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

411
Population
54
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,131
vs NSW median-38.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$46,172/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -22%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3898 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.1%
Born in Australia76.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse159 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (1.22%), Philippines (0.97%), Vietnam (0.97%), USA (0.73%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (0.97%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$339K-11.9%
Median house (2023)
Data not available
Median unit (2023)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023

Residential Safety

Residential

Very small population (under 500) — per-resident rates aren't shown and no safety score is calculated, but the raw incident counts below are still accurate.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year):

Break & enter dwellingNot reported
Steal from dwellingNot reported
Motor vehicle theftNot reported
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported

Incident-trend chart suppressed for this suburb — its all-category totals don't reflect the small resident base. Raw residential counts are shown above.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 12 (all categories, latest year)2-yr5-yr

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

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1008 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Omeo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1009

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

2
3Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBairnsdale Railway (79.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.8% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ↓

Top local industries

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
16.4%
Health Care & Social Assistance
13.2%
Construction
11.0%
Education & Training
8.0%
Retail Trade
7.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
14.5°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6.2h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
44 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
22 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
1Hairdressers
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBright Hospital (69.3 km)
Nearest vet74.8 km
Nearest airportAlbury (128.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Entertainment Scene

No data

Entertainment venue data isn't available for this suburb.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
0
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents7.30

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Aged Care

3
Services
2
Aged care homes
14
Residential places
1
Home care providers

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.19%
Projected population 2041502
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Omeo

What are property prices in Omeo?

In Omeo, the .

How far is Omeo from Melbourne CBD?

Omeo is about 244.2 km from Melbourne CBD.

What schools are in Omeo?

Omeo has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Omeo?

Omeo has a transport score of 2/100 and 3 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.