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Tawonga, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Tawonga is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 541. Elevation: 1,070 ft (326 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
541 Population 11/sq mi density
1,070 ft Elevation 326 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,288 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$23,288 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population541
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density11/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,288
Per Capita$23,288
Unemployment1.9%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership92.9%
Housing Units216

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Population541
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Coordinates-36.6895°, 147.1421°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$23,288
Median Age52.0 years

About Tawonga

Tawonga is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 541. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet (326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Tawonga has a population of 541 with a density of 11 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

541
Total Population
11
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above Australia avg
51.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tawonga vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tawonga is $23,288, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,288 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $448, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Tawonga vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,288
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,288
Avg Weekly Wage$448

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tawonga is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 92.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 216 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership92.9%
Owner-Occupied92.9%
Renter-Occupied7.1%
Housing Units216

Property Tax

Climate in Tawonga

Tawonga has an average annual temperature of 6.3°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jan (14.3°C), the coldest is Jul (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 10° / 18.6° 131.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 9° / 17.3° 98.6
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.5° 92.5
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.8° 103.3
May 3.2°C / 38°F 0.6° / 5.9° 76.0
Jun 0.7°C / 33°F -1.5° / 2.9° 147.4
Jul -0.8°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.4° 101.0
Aug -0.6°C / 31°F -2.9° / 1.6° 116.0
Sep 2.1°C / 36°F -0.7° / 4.9° 129.5
Oct 5.9°C / 43°F 1.9° / 9.8° 136.0
Nov 9°C / 48°F 4.8° / 13.1° 130.9
Dec 10.9°C / 52°F 6.7° / 15.1° 156.6
Tawonga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,070 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area51.5 sq mi (133.5 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6895°N, 147.1421°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 126 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 112 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 72 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 110 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 145 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 90 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 40 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 99 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 87 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 89 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 106 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 126 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 21 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 81 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 14 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 122 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 90 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 142 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 126 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
June 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
July 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
August 43°F (6°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in

Tawonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in August to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Tawonga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tawonga Primary School
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Radio Stations near Tawonga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Mansfield MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tawonga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bright Art Gallery
Bright Museum
Falls Creek Museum
Harrietville Museum

Libraries in Tawonga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bright Library0.0
Mt Beauty Library0.0

Golf Courses in Tawonga

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mitta Mitta Golf Course

Breweries in Tawonga

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nightingales Alpine Product
Sweetwater Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Tawonga

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tawonga

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hotham 0.0 $0
Falls Creek 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tawonga

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Corryong AirportCYGMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Beechworth AirstripSmall Airport
Benambra AirportSmall Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) AirportSmall Airport
Lake Omeo Dry Lake UltralightportSmall Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) AirportSmall Airport
Mitta Mitta AirportSmall Airport
Mount Beauty AirportSmall Airport
Omeo AirportSmall Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Snowy Range AirfieldSmall Airport
Yea AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tawonga

What is the population of Tawonga?

Tawonga has a population of 541 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 51.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 52.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tawonga expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,288, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tawonga?

Tawonga has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tawonga?

The job market in Tawonga is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $448. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tawonga?

The median home value in Tawonga is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 92.9%.

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