Tongala VIC

Postcode 3621 · Campaspe LGA

Tongala is a small community in Victoria within the Campaspe local government area (postcode 3621). With a population of 1,973, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $63K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Tongala is $450,000, having surged 11% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $414. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,127.

Tongala is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 980, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Campaspe LGA is higher than average at 10,244 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tongala offers a gross rental yield of 4.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($450K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$450K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$450K
11% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
1,973
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,220
Personal Income /wk$656
Mortgage /mth$1,127
CRIME (Campaspe LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,244
Total Incidents3,914
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA980
Total Students235
Government1
Catholic1
Tongala Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 965
St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 994
Data: 2024