Briagolong, VIC 3860 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Briagolong is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3860, home to 1,133 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wellington local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 164 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,133
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,334 /week
- Median personal income
- $705 /week
- Median family income
- $1,664 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Wellington
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Briagolong Primary School
- Boisdale Consolidated School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 5 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.0% of the 554 resolvable premises in Briagolong. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 93.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 675 across postcode 3860 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 268 property offences, 133 violent offences, 41 public order offences.
- Wider Wellington LGA: 12,111 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Briagolong?
Briagolong (VIC 3860) had 1,133 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Wellington local government area.
What is the median rent in Briagolong?
The median advertised rent in Briagolong is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Briagolong?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Briagolong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Briagolong Primary School (0.6 km), Boisdale Consolidated School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Briagolong?
Briagolong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Briagolong?
Across postcode 3860, 675 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (268), violent (133), public order (41). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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