East Gippsland Shire Council
Tambo Upper
Tambo Upper at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
325
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Tambo Upper.
Tambo Upper (3885) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Tambo Upper has roughly 325 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Tambo Upper 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tambo Upper's population at 325, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
325
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
325
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tambo Upper.
Local schools for Tambo Upper
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Government School Catchment
Tambo Upper Primary School
Swan Reach Primary School
Nicholson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tambo Upper.
- What is the Tambo Upper postcode?
- Tambo Upper is in the 3885 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tambo Upper?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Tambo Upper?
- There are 17 schools serving Tambo Upper on this page, including Tambo Upper Primary School, Swan Reach Primary School, Nicholson Primary School.
- How walkable is Tambo Upper?
- Tambo Upper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Tambo Upper?
- Tambo Upper is close to Bumberrah, Mossiface, Sarsfield, Johnsonville, Swan Reach.
- What is the population of Tambo Upper?
- Tambo Upper has approximately 325 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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