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Tinamba

VIC 3859 • Victoria

358
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalGippslandHistoric
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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 Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3859
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.89°, 146.85°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
60.33 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3859

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3859 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,535
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,240

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3859; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Maffra / Sale 10-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
211 km
By Train
No direct service; Sale station (28 km) offers trains to Melbourne (~2.5 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hr

🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) is the main route to Melbourne; Maffra is the nearest service town at 9 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
358
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tinamba known for? +

Tinamba is a quiet Gippsland farming town with agricultural roots and the heritage of Tinamba Railway Station, which opened in 1887. It sits amid the fertile river flats of the Wellington Shire, surrounded by dairy and cropping farms typical of the Gippsland region.

How far is Tinamba from Melbourne? +

Tinamba is approximately 211 kilometres east of Melbourne, typically a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Freeway.

Does Tinamba have public transport? +

Tinamba no longer has active passenger rail services despite its historical railway station. Residents rely on private vehicles; Maffra (9 km) and Sale (28 km) are the nearest towns with broader transport connections, including Sale's V/Line train services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Tinamba? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tinamba has a population of approximately 358 residents across its 60 square kilometre locality.

Is Tinamba a good place to live? +

Tinamba is well suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Gippsland, with easy access to the services of Maffra and Sale and the outdoor attractions of the region, including the Gippsland Lakes and Victorian Alpine country.

What is the postcode for Tinamba? +

The postcode for Tinamba is 3859.

Is Tinamba a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tinamba is part of the Wellington 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.