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VIC · East Gippsland Council

Wairewa, VIC, 3887

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Suburb snapshot

Wairewa is a small locality in the East Gippsland area, home to around 67 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+300%), roughly 59.7 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
67
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$885
Dwelling vacancy
17.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
7 of 39
Median monthly mortgage
$819
Employment rate
54%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
3 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
4
Against the person
1
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 67 residents
State safety percentile
55th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+300%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B49 Other Theft1
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order1
  • Other Crimes Against The Person1

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

1 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Wairewa Rd/Princes Hwy

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Planning & development

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

8 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Development of a replacement agricultural shed
    714 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works for an agricultural shed within farming zone setbacks
    508 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and works to an existing hall
    596 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 5 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    65 Wairewa RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of an outbuilding
    16 Allens AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Reconstruction of an outbuilding
    744 Wairewa RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Building and works (replacement agricultural shed)
    286 Wairewa RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (replacement dwelling and shed)
    24 Thoms RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Wairewa Country Fire AuthorityFire station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Recent changes

  • Building and works (replacement agricultural shed)planning286 Wairewa RoadLodged 19 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and works (replacement dwelling and shed)planning24 Thoms RoadLodged 05 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an agricultural shed within farming zone setbacksplanning508 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Lodged 12 Jul 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to an existing hallplanning596 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Lodged 07 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a replacement agricultural shedplanning714 WAIREWA ROAD WAIREWA 3887Lodged 27 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of an outbuildingplanning16 Allens AvenueLodged 22 Jul 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reconstruction of an outbuildingplanning744 Wairewa RoadLodged 04 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuildingplanning65 Wairewa RoadLodged 04 Sep 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Wairewa Rd/Princes Hwytransport
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime1

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