Tinamba West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Tinamba West.
The postcode for Tinamba West is 3859 (VIC).
Tinamba West (3859) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Tinamba West has roughly 63 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Tinamba West 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tinamba West's population at 63, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (48% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
63
Median age
41
Family households
86%
Lone person
19%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
48%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 41
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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 Tinamba West.
Local schools for Tinamba West
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Government School Catchment
Heyfield Primary School
Maffra Primary School
Maffra Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Tinamba West.
- What is the Tinamba West postcode?
- Tinamba West is in the 3859 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Tinamba West?
- Tinamba West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3859, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tinamba West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Tinamba West?
- There are 9 schools serving Tinamba West on this page, including St Michael's School, Heyfield Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Tinamba West?
- Tinamba West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tinamba West?
- Tinamba West is close to Newry, Tinamba, Maffra West Upper, Heyfield, Coongulla.
- What is the population of Tinamba West?
- The population of Tinamba West is approximately 63 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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