Tidal River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,715
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Tidal River.
The postcode for Tidal River is 3960 (VIC).
Tidal River (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.
Tidal River has roughly 2,715 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Tidal River scores 2/100 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 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tidal River's population at 2,715, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,715
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,715
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tidal River.
Local schools for Tidal River
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Corner Inlet College
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Frequently asked
About Tidal River.
- What is the Tidal River postcode?
- Tidal River is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Tidal River?
- Tidal River is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3960, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tidal River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Tidal River?
- There are 1 schools serving Tidal River on this page, including Corner Inlet College.
- How walkable is Tidal River?
- Tidal River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tidal River?
- Tidal River is close to Wilsons Promontory, Yanakie, Shallow Inlet, Sandy Point, Walkerville South.
- What is the population of Tidal River?
- The population of Tidal River is approximately 2,715 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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Sources cited
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