Baw Baw Shire Council
Tarwin East
Tarwin East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,039
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tarwin East.
Tarwin East (3871) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Tarwin East has roughly 3,039 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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What it’s like to live here.
Tarwin East 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarwin East's population at 3,039, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,039
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$258/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$219/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,039
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tarwin East.
Local schools for Tarwin East
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Government School Catchment
Mirboo North Primary School
Mirboo North Secondary College
Boolarra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarwin East.
- What is the Tarwin East postcode?
- Tarwin East is in the 3871 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarwin East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $219.
- What schools are in Tarwin East?
- There are 3 schools serving Tarwin East on this page, including Mirboo North Primary School, Mirboo North Secondary College, Boolarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Tarwin East?
- Tarwin East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Tarwin East?
- Tarwin East is close to Baromi, Baromi, Mirboo East, Mirboo South, Mirboo North.
- What is the population of Tarwin East?
- Tarwin East has approximately 3,039 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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