Tallangatta, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Tallangatta VIC is 1,175 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tallangatta is $637 per week ($33,124 per year). Median rent in Tallangatta is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Tallangatta has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Tallangatta has a population density of 21 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tallangatta is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallangatta is $1,128.

There were 36 recorded offences in Tallangatta in 2025-25, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

Population
1,175
Census 2021
Median income
$637/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$240/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
48years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Tallangatta vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Tallangatta is $637 a week, 17% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,017th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $240 a week, $76 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 20.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 48, 5 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTallangattaTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$637/wk$767/wk −17%$766/wk
Household income$1,149/wk$1,687/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$240/wk$316/wk −24%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,128/mo$1,723/mo −35%$1,733/mo
Median age4843 +5 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.9%19.1% +1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tallangatta, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tallangatta Population

1,175 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tallangatta Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$637/wk
$33,124 per year
Ranked 6,493 of 14,663
Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
Ranked 6,627 of 14,663
Median Age
48years
10 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,128/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tallangatta Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,149/wk
Median rent $240/wk
Rent to income 20.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tallangatta against your income

About $4,979 a month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $909/wk
Rent share 20.9%

Tallangatta Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
991
avg ICSEA score
481
total students
St Michael's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 83 students
1006
ICSEA
Tallangatta Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 308 students
988
ICSEA
Tallangatta Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 90 students
980
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tallangatta Map

Tallangatta, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tallangatta, Victoria: 36.2354°S, 147.1853°E

Tallangatta Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Tallangatta

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (591) Female 50.0% (592)

Population Density

21
people per km²
1,175 people · 55.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,453
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
3.2%
Malaysia
0.9%
United States of America
0.7%
Scotland
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
Samoa
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Samoan
1.0%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Italian
0.3%
Sinhalese
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Indonesian
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
41.6%
Australian
41.0%
Irish
13.5%
Scottish
12.2%
German
5.9%
Italian
2.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Dutch
1.4%
Samoan
1.0%
New Zealander
0.7%
Hungarian
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.1%
Anglican
18.2%
Catholic
14.4%
Not stated
10.7%
Uniting Church
5.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.0%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
2.1%
Baptist
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.9% 462
Separated
3.5% 35
Divorced
10.9% 107
Widowed
10.9% 107
Never married
27.9% 275

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.5%
Couple: no children
36.5%
Couple: no children under 15
9.9%
One parent: children under 15
9.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.8%
2 persons
37.9%
3 persons
12.1%
4 persons
8.7%
5 persons
3.9%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tallangatta

Housing Tenure

Of the 455 occupied private dwellings in Tallangatta at the 2021 Census, 20.7% were rented, 44.6% owned outright and 31.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.0% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
44.6% 203 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.0% 141 dwellings
Rented
20.7% 94 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.4% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
55.2%
4 bedrooms
19.1%
5 bedrooms
3.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.6%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$450-$599/mo
2.3%
$600-$799/mo
12.9%
$800-$999/mo
15.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
7.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.8%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tallangatta

Employment

Employed full-time
31.7% 269 people
Employed part-time
18.1% 154 people
Unemployed
3.1% 26 people
Not in labour force
47.1% 400 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Professionals
17.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.1%
Labourers
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.3%
Managers
7.4%
Sales Workers
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
9.0%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
10.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.9%
$4,000+/wk
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Walked only
7.7%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Other
1.2%
Truck
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Bicycle
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Postgraduate Degree
1.8%
Certificate I/II
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
24.3%
Management & Commerce
16.1%
Health
15.5%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Education
10.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.3%
Architecture & Building
6.3%
Agriculture & Environment
5.6%
Information Technology
2.0%
Creative Arts
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.8%
Secondary: Government
30.4%
Vocational Education
15.5%
Primary: Catholic
10.5%
Pre-school
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.0%
Has need for assistance
8.3%
Need for assistance not stated
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
176
Arthritis
53
Asthma
48
Heart disease
39
Diabetes
38
Lung condition
38
Kidney disease
27
Cancer
23
Stroke
16
Dementia
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 132
Did not provide
85.2% 759

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.8% 222
Not a volunteer
75.2% 672

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.3% 3
Previously served
5.5% 49
Never served
94.2% 842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.9%
1 child
12.9%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
22.6%
4 children
6.0%
5+ children
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
18
1971: 1980
13
1981: 1990
8
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
7
2011: 2015
10
2017
5
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
926
Moved from VIC
63
Moved: same area (SA2)
41
Moved from NSW
16
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from NT
7
Moved from QLD
6
Moved from ACT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5: 14 hours
27.9%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
11.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.6%
Step family: no other children
6.3%
Blended family: no other children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tallangatta Crime Statistics

36 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
13
Assault
8
Property Damage
7
Break & Enter
4
Fraud
1
Weapons
1
Public Order
1
Justice Procedures
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tallangatta

What is the population of Tallangatta VIC?

The population of Tallangatta VIC is 1,175 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 21 people per km². Tallangatta is ranked #3,741 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tallangatta?

The median personal income in Tallangatta VIC is $637 per week, or $33,124 per year. The median household income is $1,149 per week. Family income is $1,453 per week. Tallangatta is ranked #6,493 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tallangatta?

Median rent in Tallangatta VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Rent represents 20.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tallangatta ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tallangatta?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tallangatta VIC is $1,128. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tallangatta?

The median age in Tallangatta VIC is 48 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tallangatta a good suburb to live in?

Tallangatta is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,175. The median income is $637/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22426. All dollar figures in AUD.