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Tarana NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tarana, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tarana NSW is 187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarana is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Tarana is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Tarana has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarana has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tarana is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarana is $1,845.

There were 2 recorded offences in Tarana in 2024-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Tarana Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tarana Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$280/wk

$1,213 per month

#5374 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,845/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tarana Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (97) Female 49.2% (94)

Population Density

1.3

people per km²

187 people · 139.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,449

Family income/wk

Tarana Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tarana Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.8% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.2% 30 dwellings

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

Tarana Country of Birth

Australia

92.9%

England

7.1%

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

Tarana Religion

No Religion

30.2%

Catholic

21.7%

Anglican

19.0%

Not stated

10.1%

Pentecostal

7.4%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Christian (other)

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarana Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.2%

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

Tarana Employment

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Employed full-time

48.1% 63 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 34 people

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Not in labour force

26.0% 34 people

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

Tarana Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.2%

Bachelor Degree

24.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

10.5%

Certificate I/II

7.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

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

Tarana Occupation

Managers

26.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.5%

Professionals

14.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.0%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Labourers

4.8%

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

Tarana Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Engineering

21.1%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Architecture & Building

12.7%

Agriculture & Environment

11.3%

Education

9.9%

Health

5.6%

Creative Arts

4.2%

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

Tarana Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarana Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

12.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarana Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 93

↔️

Separated

6.7% 10

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Divorced

10.7% 16

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Widowed

2.0% 3

👤

Never married

18.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarana Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

31.2%

Irish

9.6%

Scottish

9.2%

German

4.4%

Dutch

3.2%

Other

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Italian

1.6%

Lebanese

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarana School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.9%

Primary — Catholic

21.7%

Pre-school

19.6%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Secondary — Government

10.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.9%

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

Tarana Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 339

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

Tarana Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

32.1% 43

—

Not a volunteer

67.9% 91

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarana Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarana How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.5%

Did not go to work

13.8%

Truck

4.6%

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

Tarana Car Ownership

1 vehicle

26.1%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

23.2%

4+ vehicles

17.4%

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

Tarana Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.7%

3 bedrooms

49.3%

4 bedrooms

26.8%

5 bedrooms

11.3%

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

Tarana Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarana Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

339

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarana Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

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

Tarana Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarana Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.4%

Couple — no children

39.3%

Couple — no children under 15

5.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarana Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 7

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Never served

94.9% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tarana Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 14

—

Did not provide

89.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarana Children Ever Born

No children

16.2%

1 child

16.2%

2 children

24.3%

3 children

32.4%

4 children

10.8%

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

Tarana When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Tarana Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

15.9%

30+ hours

15.9%

Did not do domestic work

14.5%

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

Tarana Household Size

1 person

30.0%

2 persons

44.3%

3 persons

5.7%

4 persons

5.7%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarana Where Residents Moved From

Same address

147

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tarana Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tarana Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Tarana Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $280/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.9%

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

If you earn X in Tarana

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $280/wk

Left after rent $1,595/wk

Rent share 14.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $130/wk

West Albury

Income: $794/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $25/wk

Albury

Income: $930/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $10/wk

Berridale

Income: $755/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $10/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $118/wk

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $100/wk

South Coogee

Income: $958/wk Rent: $207/wk Save: $73/wk

West Wyalong

Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $50/wk

Tarana vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bolong

Pop: 94 Income: $606/wk Rent: $335/wk

Bunnan

Pop: 94 Income: $459/wk Rent: $150/wk

Watsons Creek (NSW)

Pop: 94 Income: $520/wk

East Lynne

Pop: 94 Income: $782/wk Rent: $300/wk

Fosterton

Pop: 94 Income: $766/wk Rent: $260/wk

Greendale (Bega Valley - NSW)

Pop: 94 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarana

What is the population of Tarana NSW?

The population of Tarana NSW is 187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Tarana is ranked #7,148 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tarana?

The median personal income in Tarana NSW is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,449 per week.Tarana is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tarana?

Median rent in Tarana NSW is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 14.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tarana ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarana?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarana NSW is $1,845. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarana?

The median age in Tarana NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarana a good suburb to live in?

Tarana is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 187.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.9% 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: 13775. All dollar figures in AUD.