Tintaldra VIC 3708
Tintaldra is a rural locality in Victoria, 463 km from Melbourne CBD, around 5 hours 5 minutes by car. Population is 66; the median age is 58 and the median household income is $50,648 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality grew 10.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $535. Tintaldra is characterised by high bushfire risk and high flood risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 66. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Tintaldra safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Tintaldra sits in the high band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 33% on the prior year.
4 offences
33.3% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Tintaldra killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Tintaldra is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Tintaldra.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 26
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Towong: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Tintaldra is home to 66 residents, with a median age of 58 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
66
Median Age
58
Median Household Income
$50,648/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$535/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$32,760/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
32.0%
Total Dwellings
25
Owner-Occupier Rate
75.0%
Houses
104.0%
Rental Stress
25.7%
Mortgage Stress
12.7%
Work From Home
18.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.3%
- Employment Rate
- 61.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 39.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,875 a year through Towong based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 90%
- Parks and recreation 9%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Towong
In the year to August 2026, 19 new dwellings were approved across Towong. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No Registered Aboriginal Party is appointed for this area. About an eighth of Victoria, mostly in the north-east, has no appointment; that is a fact about the register rather than about the Country.
Climate & Setting
from Tumbarumba Post Office, 32.6 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 258 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 952 mm
- 97 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.9°C
- 8 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 0.6°C
- 66 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3708 in 2025-26. The most was 1, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Helen Haines Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen Haines | 43.3% | 56.7% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Helen Haines | 44.7% | 55.3% | -7.5 |
| 2019 | Helen Haines | 37.3% | 62.7% | +7.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bill Tilley Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Bill Tilley LP | 50.9% | 36.7% | 63.3% |
| 2018 | Bill Tilley LP | 52.5% | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| 2014 | Bill Tilley LP | 54.6% | 40.3% | 59.7% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Tintaldra?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 66 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Tintaldra
Is Tintaldra a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Tintaldra is high (74/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Tintaldra?
Tintaldra has a high recorded bushfire history (97/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (83/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Tintaldra?
Tintaldra, VIC had a population of 66 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Tintaldra, VIC?
The postcode for Tintaldra, VIC is 3708.
How far is Tintaldra from Melbourne?
Tintaldra is 463 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 303 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Tintaldra?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Tintaldra was $50,648 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Tintaldra?
There are too few current rental listings in Tintaldra for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Tintaldra?
The median age of residents in Tintaldra was 58 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Tintaldra at risk of bushfire?
Tintaldra has a high recorded bushfire history (97/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in Tintaldra?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Tintaldra, Tumbarumba Post Office (32.6 km away), summer days average 28.9°C, winter nights 0.6°C, 952 mm of rain a year over 97 rainy days, and 8 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Tintaldra?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Tintaldra belong to?
Tintaldra sits within the Towong local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Tintaldra?
The average residential rates bill through Towong is $1,875 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Tintaldra?
Across Towong, 19 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Tintaldra in?
Tintaldra sits within the federal Division of Indi, currently held by Helen Haines (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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