South Gippsland Shire Council
Middle Tarwin
Middle Tarwin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Middle Tarwin.
Middle Tarwin (3956) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Middle Tarwin has roughly 91 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Middle Tarwin scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Middle Tarwin's population at 91, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
41
Family households
82%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Middle Tarwin.
Local schools for Middle Tarwin
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Government School Catchment
Tarwin Lower Primary School
Meeniyan Primary School
Fish Creek and District Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Middle Tarwin.
- What is the Middle Tarwin postcode?
- Middle Tarwin is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Middle Tarwin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Middle Tarwin?
- There are 5 schools serving Middle Tarwin on this page, including Tarwin Lower Primary School, Meeniyan Primary School, Fish Creek and District Primary School.
- How walkable is Middle Tarwin?
- Middle Tarwin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Middle Tarwin?
- Middle Tarwin is close to Tarwin, Tarwin Lower, Buffalo, Buffalo Creek, Pound Creek.
- What is the population of Middle Tarwin?
- Middle Tarwin has approximately 91 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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