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Tallangatta East

VIC 3700 • Victoria

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRetireesFamily-FriendlyAffordable
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About Tallangatta East

Tallangatta East is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, located along the Murray Valley Highway approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Albury-Wodonga. It sits on the eastern outskirts of Tallangatta, a town relocated in the 1950s when the Hume Reservoir was enlarged and Lake Hume was created, flooding the original townsite. The locality is part of the Towong Shire and is characterised by undulating pastoral land overlooking the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume. With a very small population, Tallangatta East is largely a rural residential area with scenic views of the surrounding ranges.

Residents of Tallangatta East enjoy a peaceful bush lifestyle with easy access to the amenities of Tallangatta, including schools, a hospital, supermarkets, and sporting clubs. The proximity to Lake Hume provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and water sports, while the Upper Murray region's bushland and national parks attract hikers and nature lovers. The area is also within comfortable driving distance of Albury-Wodonga, which provides a full range of urban services, employment, and the nearest airport and V/Line connections. It suits families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle amid stunning north-east Victorian scenery.

Tallangatta East falls under postcode 3700 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3700
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.34°, 147.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.58 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3700

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3700, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,520
Median 2023–24
$51,562
▲ 27.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,612

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3700; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wodonga Station
40 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Dyson's Bus — Tallangatta township / Wodonga ~45 min to Wodonga

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
Approx 3h 40min from Wodonga Station (V/Line)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3h 30min via Hume Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3h 15min

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway connects to Tallangatta and Albury-Wodonga; Wodonga is the nearest V/Line railhead

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural residential area; Tallangatta township offers basic walkability for errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Towong Local Government Area, which contains Tallangatta East. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tallangatta East located? +

Tallangatta East is a rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated along the Murray Valley Highway approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Albury-Wodonga, near the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume.

What LGA is Tallangatta East in? +

Tallangatta East is in the Towong Shire local government area in north-eastern Victoria.

Is Tallangatta East near Lake Hume? +

Yes, Tallangatta East is situated close to the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume, providing residents with easy access to boating, fishing, and water sports.

What services are available near Tallangatta East? +

Tallangatta township, just a few kilometres away, has a hospital, supermarket, primary and secondary schools, and sporting facilities. Albury-Wodonga, about 40 kilometres away, provides a full range of urban services including the nearest V/Line train station at Wodonga.

Is Tallangatta East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallangatta East is part of the Towong LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Tallangatta East? +

Tallangatta East had a population of 39 at the 2021 Census.