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Tahara VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tahara VIC is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tahara is $1,125 per week ($58,500 per year). Median rent in Tahara is $200 per week ($867 per month). Tahara has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Tahara has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tahara is $1,200.

There were 7 recorded offences in Tahara in 2024-24, a rate of 233 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (5 offences).

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Tahara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tahara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,125/wk

$58,500 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,200/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.5 per bedroom

Tahara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (17) Female 48.5% (16)

Population Density

0.4

people per km²

30 people · 73.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.5

Persons per bedroom

$2,666

Family income/wk

Tahara Age Distribution

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tahara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.0% 7 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Tahara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tahara Religion

No Religion

51.9%

Anglican

33.3%

Uniting Church

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tahara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.0%

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

Tahara Employment

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Employed full-time

78.3% 18 people

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Not in labour force

21.7% 5 people

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

Tahara Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

55.6%

Certificate III/IV

44.4%

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

Tahara Occupation

Managers

63.6%

Professionals

36.4%

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

Tahara Field of Study

Education

38.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

30.8%

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

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

Tahara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tahara Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk

31.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

18.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

18.8%

$4,000+/wk

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tahara Marital Status

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Married

76.0% 19

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Never married

24.0% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tahara Ancestry

English

44.0%

Australian

28.0%

Scottish

16.0%

German

6.0%

Irish

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tahara School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

100.0%

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

Tahara Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 52

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

Tahara Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.5% 10

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Not a volunteer

65.5% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tahara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Tahara Car Ownership

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

37.5%

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

Tahara Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

20.0%

4 bedrooms

53.3%

5 bedrooms

26.7%

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

Tahara Population Mobility

10.7%

moved in the last year

16.7%

moved in the last 5 years

86.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tahara Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tahara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

20.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$3,500+/wk

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tahara Family Structure

Couple — no children

64.5%

Couple — children under 15

22.6%

One parent — no children under 15

12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tahara Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tahara When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Tahara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

35.7%

5–14 hours

35.7%

15–29 hours

28.6%

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

Tahara Household Size

1 person

31.3%

2 persons

68.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tahara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tahara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 7 total

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2024

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

Tahara Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,333/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.6%

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

If you earn X in Tahara

Your weekly income

≈ $10,110/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $2,133/wk

Rent share 8.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Tahara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Crymelon

Pop: 15 Income: $949/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cundare

Pop: 15 Income: $1,125/wk

Seacombe

Pop: 15 Income: $518/wk

Bolton

Pop: 15 Income: $850/wk

Clover Flat

Pop: 15 Income: $949/wk

Dunneworthy

Pop: 15 Income: $687/wk Rent: $160/wk

Compare Tahara

Tahara vs Crymelon →Tahara vs Cundare →Tahara vs Seacombe →Tahara vs Bolton →

Frequently Asked Questions About Tahara

What is the population of Tahara VIC?

The population of Tahara VIC is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tahara?

The median personal income in Tahara VIC is $1,125 per week, or $58,500 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $2,666 per week.

How much is rent in Tahara?

Median rent in Tahara VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tahara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tahara VIC is $1,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tahara?

The median age in Tahara VIC is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tahara a good suburb to live in?

Tahara is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 30.The median income is $1,125/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22420. All dollar figures in AUD.