Tongio VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tongio VIC is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tongio is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Tongio is $190 per week ($823 per month). Tongio has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Tongio has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tongio is $1,317.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tongio in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Tongio Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tongio Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$190/wk
$823 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,317/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Tongio Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (26) Female 48.0% (24)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
50 people · 141.4 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,416
Family income/wk

Tongio Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tongio Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
85.0% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
15.0% 3 dwellings

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

Tongio Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tongio Religion

No Religion
56.4%
Anglican
17.9%
Catholic
15.4%
Not stated
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tongio Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Tongio Employment

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Employed full-time
57.5% 23 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
22.5% 9 people

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

Tongio Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
35.7%
Bachelor Degree
32.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
32.1%

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

Tongio Occupation

Managers
45.0%
Professionals
40.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%

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

Tongio Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.3%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Education
18.8%

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

Tongio Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tongio Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
26.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tongio Marital Status

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Married
42.2% 19
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Separated
11.1% 5
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Divorced
11.1% 5
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Never married
35.6% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tongio Ancestry

English
34.3%
Australian
31.4%
Irish
12.9%
German
8.6%
Other
7.1%
Scottish
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tongio School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Tongio Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 95

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

Tongio Volunteering

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Volunteer
57.1% 24
Not a volunteer
42.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tongio Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tongio How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.2%
Walked only
19.2%
Did not go to work
11.5%

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

Tongio Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.7%
2 vehicles
40.9%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
13.6%

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

Tongio Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
53.3%
4 bedrooms
46.7%

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

Tongio Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
24.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tongio Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
91
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tongio Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Arthritis
4
Mental health
3

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

Tongio Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,500+/wk
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tongio Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.9%
Couple — children under 15
37.0%
Couple — no children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tongio Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.0% 8
Did not provide
83.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tongio Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Tongio Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
16.7%
Did not do domestic work
14.6%

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

Tongio Household Size

1 person
32.0%
2 persons
48.0%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tongio Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from VIC
4

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

Tongio Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tongio Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tongio Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,281/wk
Median Rent $190/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Tongio

≈ $5,551/month
Median rent $190/wk
Left after rent $1,091/wk
Rent share 14.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tongio vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tongio

What is the population of Tongio VIC?

The population of Tongio VIC is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tongio?

The median personal income in Tongio VIC is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,281 per week.Family income is $1,416 per week.

How much is rent in Tongio?

Median rent in Tongio VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tongio?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tongio VIC is $1,317. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tongio?

The median age in Tongio VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tongio a good suburb to live in?

Tongio is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 50.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 22530. All dollar figures in AUD.