Tinamba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
358
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Tinamba.
The postcode for Tinamba is 3859 (VIC).
Tinamba (3859) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Tinamba has roughly 358 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Tinamba 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tinamba's population at 358, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
358
Median age
45
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$237/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
358
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tinamba.
Local schools for Tinamba
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Government School Catchment
Maffra Primary School
Maffra Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Tinamba.
- What is the Tinamba postcode?
- Tinamba is in the 3859 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Tinamba?
- Tinamba is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3859, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tinamba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $237.
- What schools are in Tinamba?
- There are 3 schools serving Tinamba on this page, including St Mary's School, Maffra Primary School, Maffra Secondary College.
- How walkable is Tinamba?
- Tinamba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Tinamba?
- Tinamba is close to Mewburn Park, Riverslea, Maffra, Newry, Tinamba West.
- What is the population of Tinamba?
- The population of Tinamba is approximately 358 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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