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Tanjil South 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 Tanjil South Compares
Tanjil South vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tanjil South | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,819 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $235 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,712 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -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.
Tanjil South is a locality 117 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3825. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Baw Baw.
According to the 2021 Census, Tanjil South has a population of 540 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,819, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Tanjil South includes a median weekly rent of $235, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,712, with 195 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tanjil South scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Tanjil South is served by Tanjil South Primary School.
Tanjil South is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Tanjil South Details
| Postcode | 3825 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 540 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,819/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $730/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $235 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,712 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 83.2 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 195 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.1082873 |
| Longitude | 146.2411224 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 117 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Baw Baw |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 75 (13.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 111 (20.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 167 (30.9%) |
| 65+ years | 120 (22.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 58 (10.7%) |
| Asthma | 46 (8.5%) |
| Diabetes | 28 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 23 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 23 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 10 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 29 (15.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 54 (29.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 103 (55.4%) |
Schools in Tanjil South
Suburbs Near Tanjil South
Same Postcode (3825)
More Tanjil South Data
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.