Demographics
Tarwin Lower is approximately 206.01 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Tarwin Lower was 358. The population is 50% male and 50% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Tarwin Lower are $1400 to $1799. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $0 to $74.Description
Tarwin Lower is a small town located 175 kilometres (109 mi) south-east of Melbourne, Australia. It rests on the south bank of the Tarwin River and at the 2006 census, had a population of 115. The majority of Tarwin Lower is on its main street — River Drive — and is often passed through by holiday makers on their way to nearby Venus Bay, or as a scenic route to Walkerville and Waratah Bay. The main shopping strip of Tarwin Lower is home to several small shops [including supermarket, Community Church (Uniting and Anglican services alternate each Sunday, Catholic Mass on Saturday 6pm), local Mechanics Institute [hall], tennis courts and CFA. Behind River Drive is the small primary school and the Community Centre which hosts several small groups and is visited by doctors, welfare nurse and occasional other medical plus education services for under school-age children. During main holiday weekends and periods throughout the year Tarwin Lower hosts a decent market catering to all tastes. It is mainly based at the Mechanic's Institute hall and its surrounding land, and continues to sprawl each time it runs. At the western end of Tarwin Lower is the local fishing jetty and a very long picnic table