Moving to Glenmaggie VIC 3858
What the official numbers say about living in Glenmaggie — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,274 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 6% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Glenmaggie shrank 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (289 → 279 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Germany, Croatia; most spoken languages besides English: Russian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Glenmaggie scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 18% work from home.
Nearest airport: West Sale Airport, 27.9 km south-east.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 158 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Glenmaggie, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Red Wattlebird · Crimson Rosella · Grey Fantail · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · White-faced Heron.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Glenmaggie, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmaggie here | 279 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Heyfield | 2,050 | $335,000 | 1/10 | 19% |
| Toongabbie | 1,085 | $631,500 | 4/10 | 52% |
| Maffra | 5,384 | $435,000 | 3/10 | 5% |
| Rosedale | 1,729 | $452,000 | 2/10 | 29% |
| Glengarry | 1,113 | $450,000 | 6/10 | 3% |
| Briagolong | 1,133 | $420,000 | 3/10 | 55% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wellington — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gippsland — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3858 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Glenmaggie profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 6% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 3% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 289 people to 279. It sits about 158 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line. Local government is Wellington council, and the federal seat is Gippsland.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Glenmaggie vs Heyfield.
Nearby guides: Heyfield · Toongabbie · Maffra · Rosedale · Glengarry · Briagolong.
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