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Tongala, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Tongala is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,881. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,881 Population 1/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$22,173 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$22,173 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Tongala

Tongala

Tongala is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Campaspe local government area, between Kyabram and Echuca, 225 kilometres (140 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2016 census, Tongala had a population of 1,926.

People

Population1,881
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,173
Per Capita$22,173
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership76.9%
Housing Units752

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,881
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates-36.2547°, 144.9562°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,173
Median Age41.0 years

About Tongala

Tongala is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,881. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Tongala has a population of 1,881 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,977.3 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,881
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
1,977.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tongala vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tongala is $22,173, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,173 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 179 business establishments.

Income: Tongala vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,173
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,173
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)179

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tongala is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 76.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 752 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.9%
Owner-Occupied76.9%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Housing Units752

Property Tax

Climate in Tongala

Tongala has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.6°C), the coldest is Jul (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 394 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31.9° 29.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15.4° / 31° 23.8
Mar 20°C / 68°F 12.4° / 27.5° 18.3
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9° / 22.9° 27.9
May 12.2°C / 54°F 6.2° / 18.1° 34.1
Jun 9.5°C / 49°F 4.4° / 14.6° 40.6
Jul 8.6°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.9° 40.4
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 3.8° / 15.4° 37.6
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 5.8° / 18.7° 36.7
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.1° 34.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.2° / 26.8° 36.9
Dec 21.3°C / 70°F 13.2° / 29.4° 33.9
Tongala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area1,977.3 sq mi (5,121.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.2547°N, 144.9562°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on May 28, 2023.

May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 144 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 103 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 74 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 29 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 107 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 119 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 100 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 98 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 19 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 130 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 147 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 106 km
Aug 9, 2002 10 km ESE of Kyabram, Australia M2.5 21 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Wettest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in

Tongala has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Tongala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tongala Primary School - - - -
St Patrick's Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tongala

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tongala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barmah Forest Heritge and Education Centre
Holden Museum
Port of Echuca
Port of Echuca Discovery Centre

Libraries in Tongala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Campaspe Regional Library0.0
Kyabram Library And Community Hub0.0
Nathalia Library0.0

Restaurants in Tongala

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ky West

Gas Stations in Tongala

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Liberty Tongala
Tongala Food and Fuel

Banks in Tongala

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Tongala

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tongala

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deniliquin AirportDNQMedium Airport
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Avonmore Airport-Small Airport
Bamawm Airport-Small Airport
Bendigo AirportBXGSmall Airport
Cohuna Airport-Small Airport
Elmore Airport-Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome-Small Airport
Finley AirportFLYSmall Airport
Gunbower Airport-Small Airport
Kotta Airport-Small Airport
Kyabram Airport-Small Airport
Locksley Field-Small Airport
Longwood Airport-Small Airport
Mangalore Airport-Small Airport
Moama Airstrip-Small Airport
Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Raywood Airfield-Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport-Small Airport
Tocumwal AirportTCWSmall Airport
Torrumbarry Airport-Small Airport
Wahring Field-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tongala

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tongala LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tongala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Embrace Church

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 Tongala

What is the population of Tongala?

Tongala has a population of 1,881 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,977.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Tongala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,173, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tongala?

Tongala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tongala?

Tongala has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 179 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tongala?

The median home value in Tongala is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 76.9%.

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