Wellington Shire Council

Tanjil South

VIC3825

Tanjil South at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

540

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Tanjil South.

Tanjil South (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.

Tanjil South has roughly 540 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.

Tanjil South 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tanjil South's population at 540, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

540

Median age

47

Family households

77%

Lone person

23%

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)

$215/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$235/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

540

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences2 (28.6%)
D Public order and security offences2 (28.6%)
C Drug offences1 (14.3%)
A Crimes against the person1 (14.3%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (14.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tanjil South.

Local schools for Tanjil South

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Government School Catchment

Tanjil South Primary School

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Willow Grove Primary School

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Moe (Albert Street) Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Tanjil South.

What is the Tanjil South postcode?
Tanjil South is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Tanjil South?
The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $235.
What schools are in Tanjil South?
There are 11 schools serving Tanjil South on this page, including Tanjil South Primary School, Willow Grove Primary School, Moe (Albert Street) Primary School.
How walkable is Tanjil South?
Tanjil South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Tanjil South?
Tanjil South is close to Westbury, Thalloo, Thaloo, Trafalgar East, Moe.
What is the population of Tanjil South?
Tanjil South has approximately 540 residents. The median age is 47.

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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