Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Tara NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tara, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tara NT is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tara is $369 per week ($19,188 per year). Median rent in Tara is $70 per week ($303 per month). Tara has a median age of 21 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tara has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (71% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Tara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$369/wk

$19,188 per year

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Median Rent

$70/wk

$303 per month

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Median Age

21years

17 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 4 · 1.3 per bedroom

Tara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (28) Female 54.8% (34)

Population Density

9.4

people per km²

62 people · 6.6 km²

Households

Avg household size

1.3

Persons per bedroom

$871

Family income/wk

Tara Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tara Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tara Religion

Lutheran

71.2%

No Religion

28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tara Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

32.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.7%

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

Tara Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Tara Employment

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Unemployed

28.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

71.4% 20 people

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

Tara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tara Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

40.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tara Marital Status

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Married

41.7% 15

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Never married

58.3% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tara Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

77.8%

Secondary — Government

22.2%

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

Tara Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 108

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

Tara Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.0% 4

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Not a volunteer

90.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

100.0%

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

Tara Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

31.6%

4 bedrooms

52.6%

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

Tara Population Mobility

23.7%

moved in the last year

19.6%

moved in the last 5 years

75.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

32.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tara Indigenous Population

100.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

132

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tara Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Tara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk

62.5%

$300-$399/wk

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

84.6%

Couple — no children under 15

7.7%

One parent — children under 15

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tara Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.4% 4

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Did not provide

88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tara Children Ever Born

No children

42.9%

2 children

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Tara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

37.5%

15–29 hours

42.5%

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

Tara Household Size

3 persons

26.7%

4 persons

26.7%

6+ persons

46.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NT

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

Tara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tara Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $900/wk

Median Rent $70/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.8%

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

If you earn X in Tara

Your weekly income

≈ $3,900/month

Median rent $70/wk

Left after rent $830/wk

Rent share 7.8%

Tara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Cobourg

Pop: 32 Income: $900/wk Rent: $50/wk

Litchfield Park

Pop: 34 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $70/wk

Point Stuart

Pop: 35 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $200/wk

Numburindi

Pop: 36 Income: $449/wk Rent: $25/wk

Tortilla Flats

Pop: 37 Income: $1,062/wk

Sturt Plateau

Pop: 37 Income: $900/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tara

What is the population of Tara NT?

The population of Tara NT is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tara?

The median personal income in Tara NT is $369 per week, or $19,188 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $871 per week.

How much is rent in Tara?

Median rent in Tara NT is $70 per week ($303 per month).Rent represents 7.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Tara?

The median age in Tara NT is 21 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tara a good suburb to live in?

Tara is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 62.The median income is $369/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.8% 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: 70250. All dollar figures in AUD.