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VIC · Cardinia Council
Tonimbuk, 3815
Est. population · Jun 2025
233
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.9%
Median age
50
Median income
$2,024/wk
Employment rate
59.8%
Languages at home
1.4%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tonimbuk is a quieter smaller community in Cardinia Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tonimbuk snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
233
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
15.8%
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
#299
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
78th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
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
- 29.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5659th in Australia
- State rank
- 1089th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #299 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #585 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 52%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
233(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +6.9% over 5 years · 78th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +6.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- +15
- Growth rank in VIC
- 78th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 229
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,024
- Dwelling vacancy
- 15.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 101
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,111
- Employment rate
- 59.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 82 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2025)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 229 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +67.1%
Most common offence types
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
- B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary2
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception1
- D11 Firearms Offences1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2024 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Tonimbuk Public HallCommunity centre
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
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Diamond Creek Reference AreaNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Neerim District Soldiers Memorial Hospital (21.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 6
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 197 mm · ~25 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 228 mm · ~28 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 13° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 261 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 304 mm · ~38 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).
19 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
August 2021
- Development of the land for two (2) non-habitable outbuildings and associated works1840 GEMBROOK-TONIMBUK ROAD TONIMBUK 3815NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
- Development of the land for a carport566 Ellis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Native Vegetation Removal40 Ernie Nash LaneWithdrawn
- Tree removal40 Ernie Nash LaneWithdrawn
March 2021
- Development of the land for a dwelling (replacement)1720 GEMBROOK-TONIMBUK ROAD TONIMBUK 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Development of the land for a shed associated with Agriculture1735 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals
December 2020
- Development of the land for an agricultural shed45 Izzard LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding associated with a dwelling10 TINKHAM ROAD TONIMBUK 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Re-subdivision of two (2) existing lots (boundary re-alignment)1735 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- There is an existing dwelling on CA7, and we are now not creating a new building envelope. Removal of conditions 1A & 1B We are also of the understanding that the plan amendment may alter / remove some of the service authority requirements.1735 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadWithdrawn
July 2020
- Development of the land for a Winery and associated vegetation removal1720 Gembrook-Tonimbuk roadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2020
- Continuation of the use of the land for Accommodation (self-contained bed and breakfast accommodation), the reconstruction of the associated building and vegetation removal1720 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Construction of one (1) building (barn/horse stables)1720 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Replacement of damaged Hay Shed390 Ellis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for a shed associated with agrictulture510 Ellis RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Development of the land for two (2) sheds76 Bridal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding (shed)1845 Gembrook-Tonimbuk RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Additions to the dwelling, development of the land for an outbuilding associated with agriculture and associated earthworks.210 ELLIS ROAD TONIMBUK 3815Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Development of the land for an outbuilding and associated earthworks145 Bridal RoadNOD issued by a delegate
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
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
- La Trobe
- Member of Parliament
- Jason WOOD (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 115,425
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +6.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 52.1%Labor 47.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 18.6 km away).
Coalition 62.5%Labor 37.5%
10.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BunyipLabor 40.7% · Coalition 59.3% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
- GarfieldLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)9.2 km away
- MaryknollLabor 38.4% · Coalition 61.6% TPP (2025)10.7 km away
- TynongLabor 33.0% · Coalition 67.0% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- Nar Nar Goon NorthLabor 29.6% · Coalition 70.4% TPP (2025)14.6 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Cardinia Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.