Orbost
VIC 3888 · East Gippsland
2,264 (2021) → 2,276 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Orbost is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3888, about 313km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $342K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 2/100, and is about 17km inland. Orbost has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 39/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.69%), Philippines (0.71%), New Zealand (0.57%), Germany (0.49%), Italy (0.44%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.49%), Italian (0.35%), Tagalog (0.27%), Vietnamese (0.27%), Thai (0.22%)
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 916 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 969
- Orbost Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Orbost Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 931
- Orbost North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 813
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Orbost
Is Orbost safe?
Orbost has a residential safety score of 39/100, 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 9,585 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Orbost?
In Orbost, the .
How far is Orbost from Melbourne CBD?
Orbost is about 312.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Orbost?
Orbost has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 916 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Orbost?
Orbost has a transport score of 2/100 and 1 bus stops.