East Sale VIC 3852
East Sale is a rural locality in Victoria, 222 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 50 minutes by car. Population is 210; the median age is 24 and the median household income is $84,500 per year. Population more than doubled from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $75 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $737. The area shows high aircraft noise risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 210. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is East Sale safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in East Sale sits in the low band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2026.
1 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in East Sale killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Aircraft Noise
ANEF Contour Details
Unacceptable for residential
Significant impact — conditional building
Significant impact — conditional building
Moderate impact — noise insulation required
Noticeable aircraft noise
Low aircraft noise
Schools
Walkability
East Sale is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in East Sale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 13
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Wellington: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
East Sale is home to 210 residents, and skews young, with a median age of 24 against the national 38. Median household income runs at $84,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
210
Median Age
24
Median Household Income
$84,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$75/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$737/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$79,716/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
0.0%
Total Dwellings
8
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
4.6%
Mortgage Stress
10.5%
Work From Home
4.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.7%
- Employment Rate
- 94.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 90.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
3% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (5 of 192).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,960 a year through Wellington based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Other and special use 91%
- Rural and farming 8%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Wellington
In the year to August 2026, 209 new dwellings were approved across Wellington. That mix is 180 houses and 29 units. Approvals are up 16.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from East Sale, 1.6 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 8 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 24.6 km
- Annual rainfall
- 546 mm
- 82 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 25.5°C
- 7 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 4.0°C
- 12 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Darren Chester The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Darren Chester | 30.6% | 69.4% | +1.2 |
| 2022 | Darren Chester | 29.4% | 70.6% | +3.9 |
| 2019 | Darren Chester | 33.3% | 66.7% | -1.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Danny O'Brien The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Danny O'Brien NP | 53.3% | 34.8% | 65.2% |
| 2018 | Danny O'Brien NP | 61.9% | 34.7% | 65.3% |
| 2014 | Peter Ryan NP | 57.3% | 34.3% | 65.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in East Sale?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 210 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about East Sale
Is East Sale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in East Sale is low (16/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect East Sale?
East Sale has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (13/100). Part of it sits inside an aircraft noise contour. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of East Sale?
East Sale, VIC had a population of 210 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for East Sale, VIC?
The postcode for East Sale, VIC is 3852.
How far is East Sale from Melbourne?
East Sale is 222 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 168 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in East Sale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in East Sale was $84,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in East Sale?
There are too few current rental listings in East Sale for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $75, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in East Sale?
The median age of residents in East Sale was 24 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in East Sale?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to East Sale, East Sale (1.6 km away), summer days average 25.5°C, winter nights 4°C, 546 mm of rain a year over 82 rainy days, and 7 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in East Sale?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does East Sale belong to?
East Sale sits within the Wellington local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in East Sale?
The average residential rates bill through Wellington is $1,960 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near East Sale?
Across Wellington, 209 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 16.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is East Sale in?
East Sale sits within the federal Division of Gippsland, currently held by Darren Chester (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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