New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Tarlo NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tarlo NSW is 171 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarlo is $840 per week ($43,680 per year). Median rent in Tarlo is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Tarlo has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarlo has a population density of 1.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tarlo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarlo is $2,167.

There were 6 recorded offences in Tarlo in 2024-25, a rate of 35 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (5 offences).

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Tarlo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tarlo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$840/wk

$43,680 per year

#2948 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tarlo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.2% (95) Female 43.8% (74)

Population Density

1.8

people per km²

171 people · 94.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,071

Family income/wk

Tarlo 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

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tarlo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.3% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.7% 18 dwellings

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

Tarlo Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

8.0%

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

Tarlo Religion

No Religion

32.1%

Catholic

30.1%

Anglican

20.5%

Not stated

5.1%

Christian (other)

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Islam

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarlo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.3%

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

Tarlo Employment

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Employed full-time

31.6% 42 people

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Employed part-time

21.8% 29 people

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Not in labour force

46.6% 62 people

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

Tarlo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

35.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.5%

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

Tarlo Occupation

Professionals

32.2%

Managers

22.0%

Community & Personal Service

18.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.2%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

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

Tarlo Field of Study

Engineering

17.5%

Agriculture & Environment

14.0%

Society & Culture

14.0%

Education

12.3%

Management & Commerce

12.3%

Information Technology

10.5%

Architecture & Building

10.5%

Health

8.8%

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

Tarlo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarlo Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

12.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

20.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarlo Marital Status

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Married

57.7% 86

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Separated

3.4% 5

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Divorced

9.4% 14

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Widowed

4.0% 6

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Never married

25.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarlo Ancestry

Australian

35.2%

English

26.9%

Irish

11.0%

Other

6.6%

Scottish

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

German

3.5%

Filipino

2.6%

Macedonian

2.6%

Italian

1.8%

Maltese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarlo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.0%

Primary — Catholic

20.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Secondary — Government

15.0%

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

Tarlo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 16

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 292

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

Tarlo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.4% 26

—

Not a volunteer

80.6% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarlo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarlo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

83.9%

Did not go to work

16.1%

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

Tarlo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

35.0%

3 vehicles

30.0%

4+ vehicles

18.3%

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

Tarlo Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

50.0%

5 bedrooms

16.1%

6+ bedrooms

5.4%

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

Tarlo Population Mobility

18.2%

moved in the last year

31.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarlo Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

287

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarlo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Asthma

Cancer

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

Tarlo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.7%

$3,500+/wk

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarlo Family Structure

Couple — no children

46.2%

Couple — children under 15

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

One parent — no children under 15

3.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarlo Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 7

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Never served

94.9% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tarlo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 16

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Did not provide

88.5% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarlo Children Ever Born

No children

34.6%

1 child

7.7%

2 children

28.8%

3 children

21.2%

4 children

7.7%

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

Tarlo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Tarlo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.1%

5–14 hours

39.7%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

19.9%

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

Tarlo Household Size

1 person

16.1%

2 persons

51.8%

3 persons

14.3%

4 persons

5.4%

5 persons

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarlo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tarlo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tarlo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Weapons

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Tarlo Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,562/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.6%

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

If you earn X in Tarlo

Your weekly income

≈ $6,769/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,302/wk

Rent share 16.6%

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Income: $695/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $110/wk

West Albury

Income: $794/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $5/wk

Tarlo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatsbury

Pop: 86 Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $667/wk

Girilambone

Pop: 86 Income: $575/wk Rent: $140/wk

Goodnight

Pop: 86 Income: $668/wk Rent: $120/wk

Huntingdon

Pop: 86 Income: $678/wk Rent: $335/wk

Junee Reefs

Pop: 86 Income: $739/wk Rent: $110/wk

Mount Thorley

Pop: 86 Income: $820/wk Rent: $343/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarlo

What is the population of Tarlo NSW?

The population of Tarlo NSW is 171 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.8 people per km².Tarlo is ranked #7,386 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tarlo?

The median personal income in Tarlo NSW is $840 per week, or $43,680 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,071 per week.Tarlo is ranked #2,948 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tarlo?

Median rent in Tarlo NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tarlo ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarlo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarlo NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarlo?

The median age in Tarlo NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarlo a good suburb to live in?

Tarlo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 171.The median income is $840/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% 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: 13782. All dollar figures in AUD.