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Victoria · Postcode 3621
Tongala postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 174 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Tongala at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Tongala ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tongala vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tongala | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,220 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,127 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 41 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ≈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.
Tongala is a locality 174 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3621. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Campaspe.
According to the 2021 Census, Tongala has a population of 1,973 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $1,220, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. The Indigenous population is 74 (3.8% of residents).
Housing in Tongala includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,127, with 744 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tongala scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Tongala include Tongala Primary School and St Patrick's School.
Tongala is part of the Campaspe statistical area in Victoria.
Tongala details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3621 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,973 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,220/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $656/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,127 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 112.0 km² |
| Population Density | 18/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 744 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 74 (3.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -36.2455668 |
| Longitude | 144.9577866 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 174 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Campaspe |
| Local Government | Campaspe |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
| State Electorate | Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 400 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 212 (10.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 416 (21.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 484 (24.5%) |
| 65+ years | 455 (23.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 248 (12.6%) |
| Asthma | 186 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 121 (6.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 95 (4.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 56 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 47 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 41 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 29 (4.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 229 (31.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 286 (39.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 184 (25.3%) |
Schools in Tongala
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tongala. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.