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VIC · Alpine Council

Tawonga South, 3698

Est. population · Jun 2025

995

Growth (1 yr)

+0.9%

Growth (5 yr)

+2.7%

Median age

50

Median income

$1,392/wk

Employment rate

54.3%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$604,500

Languages at home

6.5%non-English

Most common: German, Punjabi, French

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

29.8/100
Below average

1083rd in VIC

Verified 71% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Tawonga South is known for: Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

In Alpine Council, Tawonga South keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield. Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Tawonga South snapshot

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

Median house price

$605k

+5.8% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

995

+0.9% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

26.7%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#296

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

8th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

66th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

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

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
29.8/100 — Below average
National rank
5621st in Australia
State rank
1083rd in VIC
Peer rank
#296 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#579 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
71%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$604,500
Median price change
+5.8%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

995(June 2025)

+0.9% annual · +2.7% over 5 years · 66th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.9%
5-year growth
+2.7%
Change in 1 year
+9
Change in 5 years
+26
Growth rank in VIC
66th 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 (~1,050), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,012
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,392
Dwelling vacancy
26.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
148 of 555
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
54.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
393 / 4 / 3 (+ 9 other)

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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
13
Against the person
5
Against property
6
Rate per 1,000 residents
13.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 202 residents
State safety percentile
7.6th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+550%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault2
  • A721 Fv Harassment And Private Nuisance1
  • B21 Criminal Damage1
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception3
  • Other Crimes Against The Person2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy
  • Falls Creek Coaches/233 Kiewa Valley Hwy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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
Alpine Health [Mount Beauty] (3.8 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)
18
Participants per 1,000 residents
18.1

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
20° / 9°
Rainfall
232 mm · ~29 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
14° / 5°
Rainfall
299 mm · ~37 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
5° / -1°
Rainfall
420 mm · ~52 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
12° / 3°
Rainfall
345 mm · ~43 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).

36 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    9 FIDDLEBACK DRIVE TAWONGA SOUTH 3698In progress
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    4 MARUM CT TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of Alterations and Additions to an Existing Dwelling
    14 BUCKLAND ST TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    200 SIMMONDS CREEK RD TAWONGA SOUTH 3698In progress

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    33 HEBERLES RD TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    182B SIMMONDS CREEK ROAD TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with an extension to an outbuilding
    18 FIDDLEBACK DR TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 104 Lot Subdivision SPEAR REF: S173051P COPY EMMA IN EMAILS
    LOT 1 GLENBOURN DRIVE TAWONGA SOUTH 3698In progress

  • March 2021

  • 2 Lot Subdivision
    9-11 Baker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling and Variation of Covenant J510515
    5 ALLAMAR COURT TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    85 KIEWA VALLEY HWYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 25 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Subdivision SPEAR REF: S164607T
    3 ALLAMAR CTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision (consolidation) SPEAR REF: S167479V
    15 Ranch RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    10 RANCH RDPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Construction of a Replacement Dwelling) ALISON
    4/210 Kiewa Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    21 COOLUMBOOKA AVEPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    12 Baker StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    5 DAMMS CTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling.
    179 KIEWA VALLEY HWY TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land - (4 Lots) - Amendment to the currently endorsed plans.
    188 KIEWA VALLEY HIGHWAY TAWONGA SOUTH 3698Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Buildings and Works (Construction of a detached outbuilding (garage) and habitable studio room in association with an existing dwelling)
    30 Heberles RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision, Use and Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Second Dwelling
    169 Simmonds Creek RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    2 Morses CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Buildings and Works ALISON
    27 Heberles RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    26 FIDDLEBACK DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    59 St Bernard DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    6 FIDDLEBACK DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling ALISON
    7 FIDDLEBACK DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and Works for the Construction of a Dwelling
    26 Heberles RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for a Dwelling in a Bushfire Management Overlay, Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    69 Kiewa Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision and Alteration to an Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    176 KIEWA VALLEY HWYPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment) and the creation of common property
    0 MARGARET DRPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Amendment to existing conditions
    25 BUCKLAND STPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • CHANGE OR EXTENSION OF USE
    25 BUCKLAND STREETPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • ONE NEW DWELLING
    5 HIGHLAND COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • SUBDIVISION OF LAND - (1 TO 9 LOTS)
    5 ALLAMAR COURTPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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
Indi
Member of Parliament
Helen HAINES (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
120,774
Turnout (2025)
92.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-1.4 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 56.7%Labor 43.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 40.8 km away).

Coalition 44.1%Labor 55.9%

12.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.9 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • Mount BeautyLabor 56.3% · Coalition 43.7% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • WandiligongLabor 56.4% · Coalition 43.6% TPP (2025)14.0 km away
  • HarrietvilleLabor 60.6% · Coalition 39.4% TPP (2025)15.3 km away
  • BrightLabor 57.5% · Coalition 42.5% TPP (2025)16.1 km away
  • PorepunkahLabor 52.6% · Coalition 47.4% TPP (2025)21.5 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)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

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