Tinamba
VIC 3859 • Victoria
About Tinamba
Tinamba is a small rural town in Victoria's Gippsland region, located on the Traralgon–Maffra Road within the Shire of Wellington, approximately 211 kilometres east of Melbourne. Positioned 9 kilometres west of Maffra and 28 kilometres north-west of Sale, the town sits amid the fertile river flats and farming landscape that define the region. With a 2021 Census population of 358 across a 60-square-kilometre locality, Tinamba has a quiet, pastoral character shaped by a long history of agriculture and dairying.
Tinamba has a modest but characterful town presence — a local pub, a church, and a history as a railway stop dating back to the opening of Tinamba Railway Station in 1887. The town is surrounded by the productive agricultural landscape of the Wellington Shire, with dairy and cropping operations prominent in the area. Residents rely on Maffra and Sale for shopping, schools, and medical facilities. The wider Gippsland region offers excellent outdoor recreation, including fishing in local waterways, access to the Gippsland Lakes, and the highland country of the Victorian Alps nearby.
Tinamba falls under postcode 3859 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited local services — Maffra / Sale 10-30 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) is the main route to Melbourne; Maffra is the nearest service town at 9 km
Tinamba is a small rural town with minimal local services; a car is required for most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.