Tuerong 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 Tuerong Compares
Tuerong vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tuerong | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,291 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,556 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +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.
Postcode 3915 covers Tuerong, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 55 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Mornington Peninsula.
According to the 2021 Census, Tuerong has a population of 357 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $2,291, above the VIC average.
Housing in Tuerong includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,556, with 113 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tuerong scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Tuerong is part of the Mornington Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Tuerong Details
| Postcode | 3915 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 357 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,291/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $855/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,556 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 38.9 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 113 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.3 |
| Longitude | 145.105 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 55 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Local Government | Mornington Peninsula |
| Federal Electorate | Flinders |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 61 (17.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 45 (12.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (12.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 137 (38.4%) |
| 65+ years | 84 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 28 (7.8%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (7.6%) |
| Cancer | 17 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (2.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 11 (9.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 51 (44.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 49 (43.0%) |
Suburbs Near Tuerong
Same Postcode (3915)
More Tuerong 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.