Bumberrah, VIC 3902 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bumberrah is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3902, home to 101 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the East Gippsland local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 250 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$285 /wk
Population101
Median age46
Area3.7 km²
To CBD250 km
LGAEast Gippsland

Demographics

Population
101
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,437 /week
Median personal income
$609 /week
Median family income
$1,812 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
East Gippsland
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Gippsland
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$285 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,437
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Tambo Upper Primary School Primary · Government
  • Swan Reach Primary School Primary · Government
  • Nicholson Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (9.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 779 mm
  • Reference station: East Sale Airport, 75.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 41 resolvable premises in Bumberrah. 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: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 20 across postcode 3902 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 7 property offences, 6 violent offences, 5 public order offences.
  • Wider East Gippsland LGA: 13,055 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bumberrah?

Bumberrah (VIC 3902) had 101 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the East Gippsland local government area.

What is the median rent in Bumberrah?

The median advertised rent in Bumberrah is $285/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bumberrah?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bumberrah covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tambo Upper Primary School (3.2 km), Swan Reach Primary School (4.4 km), Nicholson Primary School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bumberrah?

Bumberrah is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bumberrah?

Across postcode 3902, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (7), violent (6), public order (5). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bumberrah?

In Bumberrah, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 16.6°C and annual rainfall is 779 mm measured at the East Sale Airport weather station (75.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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