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VIC · East Gippsland Council

Mallacoota, 3892

Est. population · Jun 2025

1,156

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+1.7%

Median age

59

Median income

$1,031/wk

Employment rate

44.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$600,000

Languages at home

5.2%non-English

Most common: German, Urdu

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

38.8/100
Below average

794th in VIC

Verified 100% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Mallacoota is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

In East Gippsland Council, Mallacoota keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.

Housing costs sit in a more approachable middle band than nearby premium pockets. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mallacoota snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$600k

+50% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

1,156

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

29.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#144

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

37th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

64th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

55th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
38.8/100 — Below average
National rank
3990th in Australia
State rank
794th in VIC
Peer rank
#144 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#333 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
100%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$600,000
Median price change
+50%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

1,156(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +1.7% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+1.7%
Change in 1 year
+10
Change in 5 years
+19
Growth rank in VIC
64th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,150), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,183
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$1,031
Dwelling vacancy
29.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
213 of 714
Median monthly mortgage
$1,148
Employment rate
44.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
468 / 20 / 0 (+ 13 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
46
Against the person
15
Against property
18
Rate per 1,000 residents
39.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 79 residents
State safety percentile
36.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-8%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • C32 Drug Possession6
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order4
  • Other Crimes Against The Person4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
1,019
Median ICSEA percentile
55th
School list
  • Mallacoota P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 126 students · Top SEA quarter 17%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Mallacoota Pre-School Kindergartenkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave
  • Bendigo Bank/Maurice Ave

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
3/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0.85
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Picnic area
Other(2)
  • Garden
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Park or reserveNature reserve
  • Sou West ArmPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Mallacoota Medical Centre (6.7 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Mallacoota Medical CentreHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
36
Participants per 1,000 residents
31.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
23° / 15°
Rainfall
217 mm · ~27 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
19° / 13°
Rainfall
248 mm · ~31 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 8°
Rainfall
251 mm · ~31 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 11°
Rainfall
247 mm · ~31 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

72 planning-related records

2021· 19 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works for a dwelling and domestic outbuilding
    5 SOUTH GATEWAY MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing dwelling
    36A LEES ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892NOD issued by a delegate
  • Buildings and works for a dwelling and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay and Design and Development Overlay
    114 MIRRABOOKA ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate
  • Construction of Four Attached Dwellings on a Lot
    9 HUNTER STREET MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a dwelling and associated decking and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    47 MIRRABOOKA ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Native vegetation removal pursuant to 52.17 and the vegetation protection overlay
    15 HUNTER STREET MALLACOOTA 3892No permit required
  • Building and works (replacement of leisure and recreation buildings)
    46 AIRPORT ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    31 WATERTRUST ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two lot subdivision
    40 WRIGHTS CLOSE MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two (2) Lots (Boundary Re-Alignment) and the removal of drainage & sewerage easement created as E1 on LP 51406
    12 BETKA ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works associated with two dwellings on a lot with total site building footprint greater than 300 square metres and vegetation removal
    24 KARBEETHONG AVENUE MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Multi lot subdivision
    5 SOUTH GATEWAY MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of a dwelling and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay and Significant Landscape Overlay
    41 Nauta TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of a replacement dwelling and outbuilding
    24-26 Genoa-Mallacoota RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement single storey dwelling within a Bushfire Management Overlay and Design and Development Overlay
    20 Betka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a single storey dwelling
    26 BASTION POINT ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works (reconstruction and expansion) for industry (seafood processing facility), associated offices and outbuildings, removal of native vegetation and reduction of 15 car parking spaces
    1 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Use and Development of a dwelling and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay and Significant Landscape Overlay
    41 Nauta TerracePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement dwelling within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    40 Karbeethong AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 21 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works for two outbuildings associated with a dwelling and removal of vegetation within a Vegetation Protection Overlay, Design and Development Overlay and Bushfire Management Overlay
    116 MIRRABOOKA ROAD MALLACOOTA 3892Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement second dwelling
    6 Mirrabooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    10 Bastion Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement dwelling and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay
    43 Terra Nova DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to group accommodation units
    38A Lees RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Vegetation (Radiata Pine Trees)
    36 Nelsons DriveNo permit required

  • November 2020

  • Development of a replacement outbuilding
    174 Mirrabooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling and outbuilding
    4 Genoa-Mallacoota RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling and outbuilding
    14B Bastion Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    17 Stanley AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an agricultural outbuilding
    173 Mirrabooka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling and outbuilding
    15 Stanley AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement dwelling
    2/57-59 Bastion Point RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a replacement storage shed associated with leisure and recreation
    Genoa-Mallacoota RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    45 Terra Nova DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Development of a replacement dwelling
    22 Genoa-Mallacoota RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding (carport)
    45 Vista DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    22 Wrights ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a dwelling and outbuilding within a Design and Development Overlay
    3A Hunter StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuilding
    92 Betka RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    19 Lakeside DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • GABO ISLAND LIGHTSTATIONNH1843

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Gippsland
Member of Parliament
Darren CHESTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,075
Turnout (2025)
92.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 162.7 km away).

Coalition 57.8%Labor 42.2%

11.6 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +1.3 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • MallacootaLabor 42.5% · Coalition 57.5% TPP (2025)6.5 km away
  • MarloLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)116.3 km away
  • OrbostLabor 29.3% · Coalition 70.7% TPP (2025)120.0 km away
  • NewmerellaLabor 14.4% · Coalition 85.6% TPP (2025)123.4 km away
  • BuchanLabor 28.8% · Coalition 71.2% TPP (2025)143.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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