Tanwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Tanwood.
The postcode for Tanwood is 3478 (VIC).
Tanwood (3478) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Tanwood has roughly 15 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tanwood 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tanwood's population at 15, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (150% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
15
Median age
60
Family households
50%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
150%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
15
Median age: 60
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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 Tanwood.
Local schools for Tanwood
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moonambel Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
Avoca Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tanwood.
- What is the Tanwood postcode?
- Tanwood is in the 3478 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- Where is Tanwood?
- Tanwood is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3478, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Tanwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Tanwood?
- There are 13 schools serving Tanwood on this page, including Moonambel Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School, Avoca Primary School.
- How walkable is Tanwood?
- Tanwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tanwood?
- Tanwood is close to Percydale, Moonambel, Warrenmang, Darkbonee, Avoca.
- What is the population of Tanwood?
- The population of Tanwood is approximately 15 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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