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Tallangatta South

VIC 3701 • Victoria

142
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
267.01 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingLakesideScenicNortheast Victoria
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About Tallangatta South

Tallangatta South is a rural locality in northeast Victoria, located in the Shire of Towong approximately 350 kilometres from Melbourne and 40 kilometres southeast of Wodonga. With a population of around 142 at the 2021 Census, it is a peaceful farming district spread across 267 square kilometres of undulating hills south of the township of Tallangatta. The area sits near the Mitta Arm of Lake Hume in the Upper Murray region.

The locality is defined by its pastoral farming landscape, with cattle and sheep grazing on green hillsides framed by distant mountain views. Residents rely on nearby Tallangatta (population 1,175) for shops, schools, and medical services. The area attracts those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with access to fishing and water sports on Lake Hume, bushwalking, and the cycling trails of the Murray to Mountains rail trail.

Tallangatta South falls under postcode 3701 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 Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.32°, 147.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
267.01 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3701

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3701 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,384
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,483

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3701; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wodonga
40 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Dyson's bus service — Tallangatta to Wodonga 40 min

Commute to Wodonga/Albury (nearest regional centre)

Distance
350 km
By Train
40-50 min Wodonga to Albury by V/Line, then 3.5 hours to Melbourne
By Bus
40 min to Wodonga
By Car (Peak)
40 min to Wodonga
By Car (Off-Peak)
35 min to Wodonga

🛣️ Car-dependent rural area. Tallangatta township (10 min drive) provides basic services. Wodonga/Albury (40 min) is the nearest major centre.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A dispersed rural locality with no footpaths or shops. All travel requires a car, with Tallangatta township the nearest service centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
142
▲ 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 South. 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

What is Tallangatta South known for? +

Tallangatta South is a small rural locality near Tallangatta and the shores of Lake Hume in north-east Victoria's Towong Shire, offering a quiet rural lifestyle with scenic lake views and proximity to the Victorian Alps.

How far is Tallangatta South from Melbourne? +

Tallangatta South is approximately 340 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, around a 4 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Murray Valley Highway.

Does Tallangatta South have public transport? +

There is no public transport at Tallangatta South. The nearest V/Line services are at Wodonga. A car is essential.

What is the population of Tallangatta South? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tallangatta South has a population of approximately 142 residents, a small farming community in the Towong Shire.

Is Tallangatta South a good place to live? +

Tallangatta South suits farming families and retirees seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle near Lake Hume and the Kiewa Valley in north-east Victoria's alpine country.

What is the postcode for Tallangatta South? +

The postcode for Tallangatta South is 3701.

Is Tallangatta South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallangatta South 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.