Mount Alexander Shire Council

Tarnagulla

VIC3551

Tarnagulla at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

153

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Tarnagulla.

The postcode for Tarnagulla is 3551 (VIC).

Tarnagulla (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.

Tarnagulla has roughly 153 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Tarnagulla 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tarnagulla's population at 153, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

153

Median age

59

Family households

57%

Lone person

51%

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)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$155/wk

Owner occupied

99%

Renter occupied

4%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

153

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences6 (75.0%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (25.0%)

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 Tarnagulla.

Local schools for Tarnagulla

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Government School Catchment

Tarnagulla Primary School

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Dunolly Primary School

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Bridgewater Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Tarnagulla.

What is the Tarnagulla postcode?
Tarnagulla is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
Where is Tarnagulla?
Tarnagulla is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3551, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Tarnagulla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $155.
What schools are in Tarnagulla?
There are 20 schools serving Tarnagulla on this page, including Tarnagulla Primary School, Dunolly Primary School, Bridgewater Primary School.
How walkable is Tarnagulla?
Tarnagulla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Tarnagulla?
Tarnagulla is close to Llanelly, Murphys Creek, Newbridge, Waanyarra, Painswick.
What is the population of Tarnagulla?
The population of Tarnagulla is approximately 153 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.

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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