Alpine Shire Council
Tawonga
Tawonga at a glance
Population
568
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Tawonga.
Tawonga (3697) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Tawonga has roughly 568 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tawonga's population at 568, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
568
Median age
52
Family households
71%
Lone person
29%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
568
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tawonga.
Local schools for Tawonga
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Government School Catchment
Tawonga Primary School
Mount Beauty Primary School
Mount Beauty Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Tawonga.
- What is the Tawonga postcode?
- Tawonga is in the 3697 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tawonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Tawonga?
- There are 3 schools serving Tawonga on this page, including Tawonga Primary School, Mount Beauty Primary School, Mount Beauty Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Tawonga?
- Tawonga is close to Mount Beauty, Coral Bank, Mongans Bridge, Tawonga South, Bogong.
- What is the population of Tawonga?
- Tawonga has approximately 568 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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