Tarwin VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tarwin, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tarwin VIC is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarwin is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Tarwin is $150 per week ($650 per month). Tarwin has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tarwin has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarwin is $867.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tarwin in 2025-25, a rate of 51 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (3 offences).

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Tarwin Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tarwin Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
34years
4 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 1 per bedroom

Tarwin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (30) Female 52.4% (33)

Population Density

2.2
people per km²
59 people · 26.4 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,049
Family income/wk

Tarwin Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
40-44
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tarwin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tarwin Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tarwin Religion

No Religion
60.3%
Catholic
12.1%
Not stated
10.3%
Anglican
6.9%
Pentecostal
5.2%
Uniting Church
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarwin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tarwin Employment

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Employed full-time
52.5% 21 people
Employed part-time
32.5% 13 people
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Not in labour force
15.0% 6 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Tarwin Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.0%
Certificate III/IV
37.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Tarwin Occupation

Managers
53.3%
Professionals
46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Tarwin Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Tarwin Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarwin Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
26.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
26.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarwin Marital Status

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Married
68.3% 28
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Divorced
12.2% 5
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Never married
19.5% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarwin Ancestry

Australian
44.3%
English
19.3%
Italian
10.2%
Scottish
9.1%
Maltese
5.7%
German
4.5%
Irish
3.4%
Other
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarwin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
53.8%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Tarwin Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 110

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Tarwin Volunteering

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Volunteer
10.3% 4
Not a volunteer
89.7% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarwin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Walked only
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Tarwin Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Tarwin Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
70.0%
4 bedrooms
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Tarwin Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
73.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarwin Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
111
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarwin Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Tarwin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarwin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
77.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarwin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.5% 8
Did not provide
79.5% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarwin Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
1 child
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Tarwin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
30.8%
5–14 hours
41.0%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Tarwin Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
31.6%
3 persons
26.3%
4 persons
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarwin Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Tarwin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tarwin Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Break & Enter
3

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Tarwin Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,916/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Tarwin

≈ $8,303/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,766/wk
Rent share 7.8%

Tarwin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Tarwin

What is the population of Tarwin VIC?

The population of Tarwin VIC is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Tarwin?

The median personal income in Tarwin VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.

How much is rent in Tarwin?

Median rent in Tarwin VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarwin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarwin VIC is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarwin?

The median age in Tarwin VIC is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarwin a good suburb to live in?

Tarwin is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 59.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22464. All dollar figures in AUD.