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VIC · Loddon Council

Tarnagulla, 3551

Est. population · Jun 2025

137

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.7%

Median age

59

Median income

$779/wk

Employment rate

31.7%

Languages at home

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
What Tarnagulla is known for: Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area

Suburb profile

Tarnagulla is a quieter smaller community in Loddon Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Food and coffee punch above the usual for comparable suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene.

Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.

Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.

At a glance

Tarnagulla snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

137

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

37.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

33rd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

36th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

32nd

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Estimated resident population

137(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +0.7% over 5 years · 36th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+0.7%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+1
Growth rank in VIC
36th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
153
Median age
59
Median household income / week
$779
Dwelling vacancy
37.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
43 of 115
Median monthly mortgage
$637
Employment rate
31.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
72 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
5
Against the person
2
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
36.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 76 residents
State safety percentile
33th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-28.6%

Most common offence types

  • A231 Fv Common Assault1
  • A731 Fv Threatening Behaviour1
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle1
  • B49 Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
967
Median ICSEA percentile
32th
School list
  • Tarnagulla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 21 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Poverty St/Commercial Rd
  • Poverty St/Commercial Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 pubs · 1 playgrounds · 1 post offices

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
Walkability proxy
5/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
6.54
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink(1)
  • Tarnagulla Golden Age HotelPub
Community(1)
  • Tarnagulla Primary SchoolSchool

    51-53 Stanley Street

Sport & outdoors(2)
  • Playground
  • Sports field
Entertainment(1)
  • Victoria TheatreTheatre
Transport(1)

1 bus stops

Other(6)
  • BarbequeBbq
  • Camp Site
  • Tarnagulla Fire StationFire station
  • Tarnagulla Police StationPolice
  • Tarnagulla Post Office and storePost office
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Health access

Nearest hospital
Dunolly District Hospital (12.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
4
Participants per 1,000 residents
29.2

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
27° / 12°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
133 mm · ~17 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 4°
Rainfall
180 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
19° / 7°
Rainfall
172 mm · ~22 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

9 planning-related records

2021· 2 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works under a heritage overlay
    8 COMMERCIAL ROAD TARNAGULLA 3551Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and works (replacement of veranda) under the heritage overlay
    73 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 7 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works under a EMO and HO
    117 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Domestic storage shed in FZ and BMO
    Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    Lot 1 Wimmera HighwayWithdrawn

  • March 2020

  • Removal of two trees under a heritage overlay. Replacement of septic fields which are failing
    Soldiers Memorial Park Tarnagulla, 63-65 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Extension to existing dwelling under a heritage overlay
    65 Stanley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land for a domestic animal husbandry- dog breeding
    25 Gladstone StreetLapsed

  • January 2020

  • Change of use to include a convenience shop within the township zone
    96-100 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 heritage places

  • TARNAGULLA PUBLIC HALLNH0778
  • TARNAGULLA PUBLIC PARK RESERVENH0736

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.8 km away).

Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%

14.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +0.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • TarnagullaLabor 45.5% · Coalition 54.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • NewbridgeLabor 29.1% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)7.3 km away
  • DunollyLabor 41.6% · Coalition 58.4% TPP (2025)12.7 km away
  • BridgewaterLabor 26.7% · Coalition 73.3% TPP (2025)21.8 km away
  • InglewoodLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)22.7 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Loddon Council

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