Tongala at a glance
Median house
$420,000
Median unit
$185,760
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
1,973
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Tongala.
The postcode for Tongala is 3621 (VIC).
The median house price in Tongala is $420,000.
Tongala (3621) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria. The median house here is $420,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Tongala has roughly 1,973 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tongala scores 16/100 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 4 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tongala's population at 1,973, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,973
Median age
41
Family households
67%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $420,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $185,760, roughly 56% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $84,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Tongala on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$420,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $185,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$420,000
$185,760
1,973
Median age: 41
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.48% (median rent $200/wk against a $420,000 price tag). Units yield 5.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.48%
Based on $420,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.60%
Based on $185,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
94
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.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tongala.
Local schools for Tongala
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tongala Primary School
Kyabram P-12 College
Girgarre Primary School
© 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 Tongala.
- What is the median house price in Tongala?
- The median house price in Tongala, VIC 3621 is $420,000. The median unit price is $185,760.
- What is the Tongala postcode?
- Tongala is in the 3621 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- Where is Tongala?
- Tongala is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3621, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tongala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Tongala?
- There are 7 schools serving Tongala on this page, including Tongala Primary School, St Patrick's School, St Augustine's College.
- How walkable is Tongala?
- Tongala has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tongala?
- Tongala is close to Koyuga South, Koyuga, Ky West, Ky Valley, Kyvalley.
- What is the population of Tongala?
- The population of Tongala is approximately 1,973 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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