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VIC · Campaspe Council

Tongala, VIC, 3621

Current weather

12.6°CModerate rain showers

93% humidity · 28 km/h wind · 15.8° / 10.5° today · 16.2 mm rain

Desirability index

42.6/100

#300 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tongala is a small locality in the Campaspe area, home to around 1,973 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 115 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-5%), roughly 58.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
1,973
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,220
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
54 of 800
Median monthly mortgage
$1,127
Employment rate
56.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
55 / 49 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
115
Against the person
27
Against property
38
Rate per 1,000 residents
58.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 73 residents
State safety percentile
53.9th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-5%

Most common offence types

  • A211 Fv Serious Assault6
  • B21 Criminal Damage6
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • E13 Resist Or Hinder Officer7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order34

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
979.5
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary
  • Tongala Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Mangan St/Henderson Rd
  • Mangan St/Henderson Rd

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Planning & development

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

29 planning-related records

2021· 17 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Removal of a condition in the nature of an easement in a Crown Grant pursuant to Clause 52.02
    1175 GRIFFIN ROAD TONGALA 3621Permit issued by the RA
  • Vicsmart - Buildings and works (agricultural shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    1950 MATHESON ROAD TONGALA 3621Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • VICSMART Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    476 HENDERSON ROAD TONGALA 3621Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and works (wash bay) in the Industrial 1 Zone
    5 Eddie Hann DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    2373 CURR ROAD TONGALA 3621Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Storage buildings) in the Industrial 1 Zone
    5 GREINER COURT TONGALA 3621Permit issued by the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into 23 lots in the Township Zone and removal of an easement (E-1) pursuant to Clause 52.02
    715 HENDERSON ROAD TONGALA 3621NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Township Zone
    715 Henderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Building and Works (extension to factory building) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    2121 Finlay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (replacement dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    1569 MCBAIN ROAD TONGALA 3621Permit issued by the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    410 Day RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Portable Office, Cattle Yards and Earthworks) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06
    2121 Finlay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (Dwelling extension) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    1752 Graham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works (Swimming Pool) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    1657 Wilson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Portable Office, Cattle Yards and Earthworks) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06
    2121 Finlay RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and Works (demolition of chimney and external alterations) in the Heritage Overlay Schedule 514
    4 Cavell StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of the land into two lots in the Township Zone and partial removal of an easement pursuant to Clause 52.02
    20 Torney StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 12 proposals

  • October 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    1822 SINCLAIR ROAD TONGALA 3621Refusal issued by a delegate

  • September 2020

  • Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 2
    2163 Curr RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works (outbuilding) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    1799 Curr RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works (replacement dwelling) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1
    956 Day RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Use and Development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    2004 Sinclair RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Re-Subdivision of the Land into Two Lots and Use and Development of the Land for a Dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay
    1391 Wilson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Development of the land for 47 dwellings in the Township Zone
    715 Henderson RoadRefusal issued by a delegate

  • May 2020

  • Use and Development of the land for a child care centre in the Township Zone and alteration to a Road Zone Category 1 pursuant to Clause 52.29
    715 Henderson RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling in the Farming Zone Schedule 2
    566 Henderson RoadPermit issued by the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and Works (Amenity building) in the Industrial 1 Zone
    3-5 Henderson RoadPermit issued by the RA
  • Building & Works (agricultural shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay.
    717 Griffin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Subdivision of the Land into 25 Lots in the Township Zone, Variation to Easements pursuant to Clause 52.02 and Removal of Native Vegetation pursuant to Clause 52.17
    OffNOD issued by a delegate

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

22 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorsaversAlcohol
  • Tongala IGA plus LiquorAlcohol
  • Tongala BakeryBakery
  • Bendigo BankBank
  • Tongala Top CutsButcher
  • Ross Nevett AutomotiveCar repair
  • Tongala ChildcareChildcare
  • Tongala Community Centre Inc.Community centre
  • Tongala Service CentreCommunity centre
  • Tonny TakeawayFast food

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
3
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Tongala ClinicMangan Streetyes
  • Tongala Healthdoctor
  • Tongala PharmacyMangan Streetpharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

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

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Tongala Childcarechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
42.6/100
Cohort rank
#300 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Tongala Childcarechildcarechildcare
  • Tongala ClinichealthMangan Streetyes
  • Tongala Healthhealthdoctor
  • Tongala PharmacyhealthMangan Streetpharmacy
  • Building & Works (agricultural shed) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1 and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay.planning717 Griffin RoadLodged 12 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Portable Office, Cattle Yards and Earthworks) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06planning2121 Finlay RoadLodged 24 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (Portable Office, Cattle Yards and Earthworks) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and car parking pursuant to Clause 52.06planning2121 Finlay RoadLodged 09 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Building and Works (extension to factory building) associated with an Existing Section 2 Use (Abattoir) in the Industrial 2 Zone and Land Subject to Inundation Overlayplanning2121 Finlay RoadLodged 25 May 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Amenity building) in the Industrial 1 Zoneplanning3-5 Henderson RoadLodged 20 Mar 2020 · Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and Works (Swimming Pool) in the Farming Zone Schedule 1planning1657 Wilson RoadLodged 22 Feb 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

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