South Gippsland Shire Council
Tarwin Lower
Tarwin Lower at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
462
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Tarwin Lower.
Tarwin Lower (3956) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Tarwin Lower has roughly 462 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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What it’s like to live here.
Tarwin Lower 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarwin Lower's population at 462, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
462
Median age
53
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
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)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
462
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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 Tarwin Lower.
Local schools for Tarwin Lower
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Government School Catchment
Tarwin Lower Primary School
Fish Creek and District Primary School
Inverloch Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarwin Lower.
- What is the Tarwin Lower postcode?
- Tarwin Lower is in the 3956 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarwin Lower?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Tarwin Lower?
- There are 20 schools serving Tarwin Lower on this page, including Tarwin Lower Primary School, Fish Creek and District Primary School, Inverloch Primary School.
- How walkable is Tarwin Lower?
- Tarwin Lower has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarwin Lower?
- Tarwin Lower is close to Tarwin, Middle Tarwin, Walkerville, Venus Bay, Buffalo.
- What is the population of Tarwin Lower?
- Tarwin Lower has approximately 462 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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