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Wiseleigh

VIC 3885 • Victoria

177
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversidePeacefulAgricultural
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About Wiseleigh

Wiseleigh is a small rural locality in Victoria's East Gippsland region, situated within the East Gippsland Shire Council area approximately 2 kilometres from the township of Bruthen and around 300 kilometres east of Melbourne. Covering around 11.5 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming and residential locality set in the Tambo River valley, one of Gippsland's most picturesque inland waterways. With a population of approximately 177 residents, Wiseleigh forms part of the close-knit community centred on nearby Bruthen.

Wiseleigh residents rely on Bruthen for day-to-day services such as the local pub, general store, and primary school, while Bairnsdale — approximately 26 kilometres to the west — provides access to supermarkets, hospitals, and regional services. The locality is characterised by open farmland, grazing properties, and a peaceful rural atmosphere typical of East Gippsland's inland communities. Outdoor activities including fishing, camping, and bushwalking in the surrounding Gippsland countryside are key drawcards for residents and visitors alike.

Wiseleigh falls under postcode 3885 and is governed by the East Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3885
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
East Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.29°, 148.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.48 km²
Population Density
15 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3885

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3885 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,941
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,840

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3885; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bairnsdale
28 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach/bus — Bairnsdale / Orbost 30-40 min to Bairnsdale

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
Drive to Bairnsdale then Gippsland Line (~3 h 30 min to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
3h 30 min – 4h
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h – 3h 30 min

🛣️ Via Princes Highway; car is essential; Bruthen is the nearest service township; Bairnsdale is the regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wiseleigh has no local shops; all daily errands require a drive to Bruthen or Bairnsdale

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
177
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the East Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Wiseleigh. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
295.4 / 100k
2yr Up 17.1% 10yr Down 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
146.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 147.7%
Non-FV assault
462.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Up 26.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 37.0%
View all offence subgroups for East Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wiseleigh known for? +

Wiseleigh is known as a quiet rural locality in East Gippsland near the Tambo River and the town of Bruthen, offering a peaceful farming lifestyle surrounded by the open landscapes of Victoria's far east. It is part of a region popular for fishing, camping, and exploring the Gippsland countryside.

How far is Wiseleigh from Melbourne? +

Wiseleigh is approximately 300 kilometres east of Melbourne, a drive of around 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes via the Princes Highway under normal conditions.

Does Wiseleigh have public transport? +

Wiseleigh has no rail service. The nearest train station is Bairnsdale, approximately 28 kilometres to the west on the Gippsland Line. Limited regional bus and coach services connect the area to Bairnsdale, but a car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Wiseleigh? +

Wiseleigh has a population of approximately 177 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it a very small rural locality of around 11.5 square kilometres in the East Gippsland Shire.

Is Wiseleigh a good place to live? +

Wiseleigh suits those seeking a deeply rural East Gippsland lifestyle close to the Tambo River valley and the community of Bruthen. It offers affordability, open space, and natural beauty, though residents need to be comfortable with significant distances to major services and complete reliance on private transport.

What is the postcode for Wiseleigh? +

The postcode for Wiseleigh, Victoria is 3885.

Is Wiseleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wiseleigh is part of the East Gippsland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.