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Tinamba 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 Tinamba Compares
Tinamba vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tinamba | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,267 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $237 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% -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.
Tinamba is a locality 173 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3859. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Wellington.
According to the 2021 Census, Tinamba has a population of 358 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,267, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than the VIC average.
Housing in Tinamba includes a median weekly rent of $237, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 134 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tinamba scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Tinamba is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Tinamba Details
| Postcode | 3859 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 358 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,267/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $716/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $237 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 60.3 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 134 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.3% |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.9655346 |
| Longitude | 146.919692 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 173 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Wellington |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 74 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 80 (22.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 100 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 77 (21.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 5 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 33 (9.2%) |
| Asthma | 27 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 17 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 10 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.1%) |
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 (23.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 44 (35.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 52 (41.6%) |
Suburbs Near Tinamba
Same Postcode (3859)
More Tinamba 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.