Tennyson

VIC 3572 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
84.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Tennyson

Tennyson is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Pyramid Hill in the Campaspe Shire. The locality covers around 85 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the Loddon-Campaspe agricultural plains, characterised by broad cereal cropping and sheep grazing operations on flat, fertile country.

Pyramid Hill, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, provides local services including a general store, school, and community facilities, while Bendigo (roughly 80 kilometres to the south) offers comprehensive regional facilities. The wide, flat farming landscapes of the Campaspe are typical of northern Victoria's productive agricultural heartland. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Tennyson VIC.

Tennyson falls under postcode 3572 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3572
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.27°, 144.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
84.53 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pyramid Hill
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo (approx. 80 km south) for V/Line to Melbourne; approx. 2 hours from Bendigo
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hours

🛣️ Calder Highway via Bendigo provides road access to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Pyramid Hill or Bendigo.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennyson VIC known for? +

Tennyson is a farming locality on the Campaspe Plains near Pyramid Hill in north-central Victoria, known for its cereal cropping and sheep grazing country in the flat agricultural zone between Bendigo and Echuca.

How far is Tennyson VIC from Melbourne CBD? +

Tennyson is approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 3 to 3.5 hours by road.

Does Tennyson VIC have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Tennyson VIC. V/Line trains operate from Bendigo (approximately 80 km south) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Tennyson VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tennyson has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Campaspe Shire.

Is Tennyson VIC a good place to live? +

Tennyson suits those with farming interests on the northern Victorian plains, with Pyramid Hill nearby and Bendigo's comprehensive regional services within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Tennyson VIC? +

The postcode for Tennyson, VIC is 3572.

What is the population of Tennyson? +

Tennyson had a population of 60 at the 2021 Census.