East Gippsland Shire Council
Tongio
Tongio at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Tongio.
Tongio (3896) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Tongio has roughly 50 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Tongio 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tongio's population at 50, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
57
Family households
70%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
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Education
Schools in Tongio.
Local schools for Tongio
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Government School Catchment
Swifts Creek P-12 School
Omeo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tongio.
- What is the Tongio postcode?
- Tongio is in the 3896 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tongio?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $190.
- What schools are in Tongio?
- There are 2 schools serving Tongio on this page, including Swifts Creek P-12 School, Omeo Primary School.
- How walkable is Tongio?
- Tongio has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tongio?
- Tongio is close to Swifts Creek, Bindi, Cassilis, Doctors Flat, Omeo.
- What is the population of Tongio?
- Tongio has approximately 50 residents. The median age is 57.
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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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