Wy Yung
VIC 3875 • Rest of VIC
About Wy Yung
Wy Yung is a residential town on the urban fringe of Bairnsdale, situated approximately 5 kilometres west of the Bairnsdale CBD along the Great Alpine Road in East Gippsland. With a population of 1,940 at the 2021 census and a median age of 46, it is a well-established community in the Shire of East Gippsland, some 287 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town's name derives from a local Indigenous word meaning 'wild duck', reflecting the abundant birdlife around the nearby Mitchell River and Gippsland Lakes waterways. White settlers arrived in the 1860s and by the 1870s the district supported two schools and a hotel; urban residential growth began in earnest from the 1970s.
Wy Yung offers a semi-rural lifestyle with the full range of regional city amenities available in Bairnsdale just minutes away, including hospitals, schools, major shopping and the arts centre. The proximity of the Mitchell River and the iconic Gippsland Lakes — one of Australia's largest inland waterway systems — makes the area popular with boating, fishing and birdwatching enthusiasts. A median personal income of $723 per week reflects a mix of retirees, families and regional workers. The town is well positioned for those seeking a quiet lifestyle in East Gippsland while remaining close to Bairnsdale's services and the natural beauty of the Lakes National Park.
Wy Yung falls under postcode 3875 and is governed by East Gippsland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Bairnsdale local bus — Bairnsdale CBD / station ~10 min
- V/Line coach — Sale / Traralgon / Melbourne varies
Commute to Bairnsdale
🛣️ Bairnsdale railway station (~5 km east) is the terminus of the V/Line Bairnsdale Line with daily services to Melbourne Southern Cross. Car is practical for local Bairnsdale commuting.
A low-density outer residential area with limited footpath coverage and no local shops. A car is required for everyday needs, though Bairnsdale's full services are only 5–10 minutes away.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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101 Bairnsdale/Dargo Road
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Main Street
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Wallace Street
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25 Morgan Street
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Wallace Street
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112-118 Omeo Highway
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Lindinow Road
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25 Lindenow Road
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Francis Street
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McKean Street Corner Ross Street
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1020 Deptford Road
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Lindenow-Glenaladale Road
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Woodglen Road
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88 Bullumwaal Road
Housing 2021 Census
5 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 68
- 2. New Zealand 17
- 3. Netherlands 13
- 4. Germany 11
- 5. South Africa 11
- 6. Italy 8
- 7. Philippines 7
- 8. Scotland 7
- 9. France 4
- 10. Taiwan 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)