Tennyson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
137
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tennyson.
The postcode for Tennyson is 3572 (VIC).
Tennyson (3572) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Tennyson has roughly 137 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.
Tennyson 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tennyson's population at 137, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
137
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
137
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Tennyson.
Local schools for Tennyson
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Government School Catchment
Lockington Consolidated School
Rochester Primary School
Rochester Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tennyson.
- What is the Tennyson postcode?
- Tennyson is in the 3572 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- Where is Tennyson?
- Tennyson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3572, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tennyson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Tennyson?
- There are 20 schools serving Tennyson on this page, including Lockington Consolidated School, Rochester Primary School, Rochester Secondary College.
- How walkable is Tennyson?
- Tennyson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tennyson?
- Tennyson is close to Milloo, Diggora West, Lockington, Piavella, Pine Grove East.
- What is the population of Tennyson?
- The population of Tennyson is approximately 137 (2021 Census). 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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