Tarnagulla, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Tarnagulla VIC is 153 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarnagulla is $440 per week ($22,880 per year). Median rent in Tarnagulla is $155 per week ($672 per month). Tarnagulla has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarnagulla has a population density of 5.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tarnagulla is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.4% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarnagulla is $637.

There were 4 recorded offences in Tarnagulla in 2025-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

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Tarnagulla Population

153 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tarnagulla Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$440/wk

$22,880 per year

Ranked 8,686 of 14,663

Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

Ranked 8,183 of 14,663

Median Age

59years

21 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$637/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tarnagulla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (82) Female 47.1% (73)

Population Density

5.2

people per km²

153 people · 29.3 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,037

Family income/wk

Tarnagulla Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

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 and Locality (SAL)

Tarnagulla Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Tarnagulla, 58.8% are owned outright and 41.2% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

58.8%

Owned with mortgage

41.2%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Tarnagulla Religion

No religion

48.4%

Anglican

15.7%

Not stated

13.1%

Catholic

12.4%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Other religious groups

2.6%

Other religions

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Tarnagulla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Tarnagulla Employment

Employed full-time

16.5% 19 people

Employed part-time

22.6% 26 people

Unemployed

3.5% 4 people

Not in labour force

57.4% 66 people

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

Tarnagulla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

16.1%

Postgraduate Degree

8.9%

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

Tarnagulla Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Managers

17.9%

Labourers

17.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

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

Tarnagulla Field of Study

Engineering

16.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

13.9%

Education

13.9%

Health

13.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.9%

Management & Commerce

11.1%

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

Tarnagulla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarnagulla Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

7.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

19.4%

$500-$649/wk

13.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Tarnagulla Marital Status

Married

41.8% 59

Separated

5.0% 7

Divorced

18.4% 26

Widowed

7.1% 10

Never married

27.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Tarnagulla Ancestry

English

47.1%

Australian

33.3%

Scottish

18.3%

Irish

17.0%

Australian Aboriginal

5.9%

Dutch

5.2%

Chinese

3.3%

Macedonian

2.6%

Italian

2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Tarnagulla School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

53.3%

Secondary — Government

46.7%

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

Tarnagulla Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

6.2%

No need for assistance

93.8%

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

Tarnagulla Volunteering

Volunteer

31.7% 39

Not a volunteer

68.3% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarnagulla Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.7%

$300-$449/mo

17.6%

$450-$599/mo

17.6%

$600-$799/mo

17.6%

$800-$999/mo

8.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarnagulla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Walked only

12.5%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

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

Tarnagulla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.8%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

17.1%

4+ vehicles

10.5%

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

Tarnagulla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

32.9%

3 bedrooms

45.7%

4 bedrooms

15.7%

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

Tarnagulla Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

13.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Tarnagulla Indigenous Population

6.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarnagulla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Asthma

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

Tarnagulla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$150-$299/wk

13.5%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Tarnagulla Family Structure

Couple — no children

42.5%

Couple — children under 15

30.2%

One parent — no children under 15

14.2%

Couple — no children under 15

9.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Tarnagulla Military Service

Previously served

2.5% 3

Never served

97.5% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Tarnagulla Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.4% 19

Did not provide

84.6% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarnagulla Children Ever Born

No children

29.7%

1 child

8.1%

2 children

32.4%

3 children

18.9%

4 children

10.8%

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

Tarnagulla When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Tarnagulla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.2%

5–14 hours

23.1%

15–29 hours

18.8%

30+ hours

13.7%

Did not do domestic work

28.2%

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

Tarnagulla Household Size

1 person

48.6%

2 persons

37.5%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Tarnagulla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

122

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Tarnagulla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

72.7%

Step family — no other children

27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tarnagulla Crime Statistics

4 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Total offences by year

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Tarnagulla Schools

schools nearby

government

967

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tarnagulla Primary School Government

Primary · 2-6 · 21 students

967

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tarnagulla Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $779/wk

Median rent $155/wk

Rent to income 19.9%

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

Median rent in Tarnagulla against your income

Your weekly income

About $3,376 a month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $624/wk

Rent share 19.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine

Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk $15/wk less rent

Tarnagulla vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Tarnagulla is $440 a week, 43% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). Median rent is $155 a week, $161 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 19.9% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 59, 16 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Tarnagulla	Typical VIC	Typical Australia
Personal income	$440/wk	$767/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$779/wk	$1,687/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$155/wk	$316/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$637/mo	$1,723/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	59	43	42
Rent share of household income	19.9%	19.1%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnagulla

What is the population of Tarnagulla VIC?

The population of Tarnagulla VIC is 153 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.2 people per km².Tarnagulla is ranked #7,708 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tarnagulla?

The median personal income in Tarnagulla VIC is $440 per week, or $22,880 per year.The median household income is $779 per week.Family income is $1,037 per week.Tarnagulla is ranked #8,686 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tarnagulla?

Median rent in Tarnagulla VIC is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 19.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tarnagulla ranks #8,183 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarnagulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarnagulla VIC is $637. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarnagulla?

The median age in Tarnagulla VIC is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarnagulla a good suburb to live in?

Tarnagulla is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 153.The median income is $440/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.9% 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: 22450. All dollar figures in AUD.