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Tinamba West

VIC 3859 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Tinamba West

Tinamba West is a small rural locality in the Latrobe Valley region of Victoria, situated approximately 180 kilometres east of Melbourne in the Wellington Shire. With a population of just 63, it is one of the quieter localities in the region, covering nearly 19 km² of flat agricultural land characterised by the fertile river flats of the Latrobe and Macalister river systems. It sits near the township of Tinamba, in the heart of the rich Gippsland dairy and horticultural belt.

Life in Tinamba West is quintessentially rural Gippsland — wide open paddocks, farm operations, and the close-knit community of the broader Tinamba district. The nearby Macalister Irrigation District supports intensive dairy and vegetable farming, making this one of Victoria's most productive agricultural zones. Residents typically travel to Sale (about 20 km west) or Maffra (10 km north) for services, schools and shopping, enjoying a peaceful country lifestyle within commuting distance of regional centres.

Tinamba West 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
18.73 km²
Population Density
3 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Sale Station
20 km
N/A – drive required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
~2 hrs 30 min from Sale Station (Bairnsdale Line)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 15 min – 2 hrs 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs

🛣️ Sale is the nearest major service town (20 km west); V/Line Bairnsdale service connects to Melbourne Southern Cross.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths or local services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 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 West. 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

Where is Tinamba West? +

Tinamba West is a small rural locality in the Wellington Shire of Victoria, about 10 km south of Maffra and 20 km east of Sale, in the Gippsland region.

What is the nearest town to Tinamba West? +

The nearest towns are Maffra (approx. 10 km north) and Sale (approx. 20 km west), both of which have schools, shops and other services.

What train service is near Tinamba West? +

The nearest train station is Sale, about 20 km away, on the V/Line Bairnsdale Line which runs to Melbourne Southern Cross in approximately 2.5 hours.

Is Tinamba West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tinamba West 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.

What is the population of Tinamba West? +

Tinamba West had a population of 63 at the 2021 Census.