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Tenby Point 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 Tenby Point Compares
Tenby Point vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tenby Point | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,286 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $325 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,387 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% +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.
Tenby Point is a locality 80 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3984. It falls within the Melbourne - South East region. The local government area is Bass Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Tenby Point has a population of 206 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,286, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, higher than the VIC average.
Housing in Tenby Point includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,387, with 82 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tenby Point scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Tenby Point is part of the Cardinia statistical area in Victoria.
Tenby Point Details
| Postcode | 3984 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 206 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,286/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $585/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,387 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population Density | 871/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 82 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.9% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.4146878 |
| Longitude | 145.473471 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 80 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Cardinia |
| Local Government | Bass Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 34 (16.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (7.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 54 (26.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 59 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (24.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 29 (14.1%) |
| Asthma | 28 (13.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (6.8%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (6.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.9%) |
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 | 28 (35.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (44.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (20.3%) |
Suburbs Near Tenby Point
Same Postcode (3984)
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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.