Wellington Shire Council
Tanjil
Tanjil at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.1k
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Tanjil.
Tanjil (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $238,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Tanjil has roughly 21,078 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Tanjil on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
21,078
Median age: 45
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.70% (median rent $215/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 5.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.70%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.55%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tanjil's population at 21,078, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
21,078
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tanjil 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, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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 Tanjil.
Local schools for Tanjil
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Willow Grove Primary School
Rawson Primary School
Tanjil South Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tanjil.
- What is the median house price in Tanjil?
- The median house price in Tanjil, VIC 3825 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Tanjil postcode?
- Tanjil is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tanjil?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Tanjil?
- There are 20 schools serving Tanjil on this page, including Willow Grove Primary School, Rawson Primary School, Tanjil South Primary School.
- How walkable is Tanjil?
- Tanjil has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tanjil?
- Tanjil is close to Fumina, Fumina South, Hill End, Caringal, Baw Baw Village.
- What is the population of Tanjil?
- Tanjil has approximately 21,078 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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