🔍

Teal Point

VIC 3579 • Victoria

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
52.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
Advertisement

About Teal Point

Teal Point is a small rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria, situated approximately 315 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 53 square kilometres of flat Mallee farming land.

The nearest town of Swan Hill, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Swan Hill is the Mallee's commercial hub, known for the Pioneer Settlement museum and Murray River recreation. There is no public transport serving Teal Point; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Teal Point falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.94 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
315 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
4 hr - 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Swan Hill is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teal Point known for? +

Teal Point is a quiet rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria. The locality covers approximately 53 square kilometres of flat Mallee farming land.

How far is Teal Point from Melbourne CBD? +

Teal Point is approximately 315 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, roughly a 4 to 5 hour drive.

Does Teal Point have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Teal Point. A private vehicle is essential, with Swan Hill approximately 35 kilometres away.

What is the population of Teal Point? +

According to the 2021 Census, Teal Point has a small population, typical of the sparsely settled the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria.

Is Teal Point a good place to live? +

Teal Point suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria, with Swan Hill providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Teal Point? +

The postcode for Teal Point is 3579, covering this rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria.

Is Teal Point a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Teal Point is part of the Gannawarra 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.