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Tonghi Creek 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 Tonghi Creek Compares
Tonghi Creek vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tonghi Creek | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $150 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 78 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Tonghi Creek is a remote community in Victoria, with postcode 3890. It lies roughly 362 km from Melbourne, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by East Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Tonghi Creek has a population of 5 with a median age of 78. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the VIC average.
Housing in Tonghi Creek includes a median weekly rent of $150, 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tonghi Creek scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Tonghi Creek is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area in Victoria.
Tonghi Creek Details
| Postcode | 3890 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 5 |
| Median Age | 78 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $150 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 64.1 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -37.5619138 |
| Longitude | 149.0618209 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 362 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 4 (80.0%) |
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 | 3 (60.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (60.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Suburbs Near Tonghi Creek
Same Postcode (3890)
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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.