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Tallangatta Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tallangatta Compares
Tallangatta vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tallangatta | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,149 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $240 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,128 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tallangatta is a locality 266 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3700. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Towong.
According to the 2021 Census, Tallangatta has a population of 1,175 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,149, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 22 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Tallangatta includes a median weekly rent of $240, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,128, with 455 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tallangatta scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Tallangatta include Tallangatta Secondary College, Tallangatta Primary School and St Michael's School.
Tallangatta is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Tallangatta Details
| Postcode | 3700 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,175 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,149/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $637/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $240 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,128 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 55.5 km² |
| Population Density | 21/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 455 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 22 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.2194035 |
| Longitude | 147.1933136 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 266 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Towong |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 194 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 107 (9.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 227 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 306 (26.0%) |
| 65+ years | 340 (28.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 142 (12.1%) |
| Asthma | 110 (9.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 86 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 77 (6.6%) |
| Cancer | 38 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 32 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 26 (2.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 17 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 157 (35.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 165 (36.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 109 (24.3%) |
Schools in Tallangatta
Suburbs Near Tallangatta
Same Postcode (3700)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.