East Gippsland Shire Council
Tamboon
Tamboon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 73
The brief
What to know about Tamboon.
Tamboon (3890) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Tamboon has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Tamboon 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tamboon's population at 3, with a median age of 73. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
73
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$122/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$104/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 73
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tamboon.
Local schools for Tamboon
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Government School Catchment
Cann River P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tamboon.
- What is the Tamboon postcode?
- Tamboon is in the 3890 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tamboon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $122, for units it's $104.
- What schools are in Tamboon?
- There are 1 schools serving Tamboon on this page, including Cann River P-12 College.
- How walkable is Tamboon?
- Tamboon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tamboon?
- Tamboon is close to Weeragua, Bemm River, Cann River, Wingan River, Tonghi Creek.
- What is the population of Tamboon?
- Tamboon has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 73.
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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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