Middle Tarwin
VIC 3956 • Victoria
About Middle Tarwin
Middle Tarwin is a small rural locality in South Gippsland Shire, Victoria, located approximately 175 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the scenic Tarwin River valley. With a population of around 91 residents across 53 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming community surrounded by rolling green hills characteristic of South Gippsland's lush dairying country. The locality sits between the townships of Leongatha and Tarwin Lower, offering a genuinely secluded rural lifestyle.
The community has deep agricultural roots, with dairy farming and beef cattle grazing forming the backbone of local livelihoods. A historic public hall serves as a focal point for community gatherings, reflecting the tight-knit nature of this small locality. Nearby Leongatha provides schools, supermarkets, and healthcare, while the stunning coastline of Inverloch and Wilsons Promontory is within easy driving distance for weekend recreation.
Middle Tarwin falls under postcode 3956 and is governed by the South Gippsland Shire Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3956
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3956 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3956; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential. Leongatha is the nearest service town (~20 km).
Entirely rural — no walkable amenities. A car is required for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Geale Street
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School Road