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Tarnook VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tarnook VIC is 103 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarnook is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Tarnook has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarnook has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tarnook is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarnook is $1,350.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tarnook in 2025-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Tarnook Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tarnook Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

#8863 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,350/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tarnook Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.9% (56) Female 45.1% (46)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

103 people · 29.9 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,049

Family income/wk

Tarnook Age Distribution

0-4

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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tarnook Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.5% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.5% 24 dwellings

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

Tarnook Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

Germany

7.9%

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

Tarnook Religion

No Religion

51.1%

Catholic

14.9%

Anglican

13.8%

Not stated

12.8%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarnook Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.9%

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

Tarnook Employment

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Employed full-time

35.2% 25 people

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Employed part-time

28.2% 20 people

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Not in labour force

36.6% 26 people

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

Tarnook Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

69.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.7%

Bachelor Degree

7.7%

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

Tarnook Occupation

Managers

24.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.1%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Sales Workers

12.1%

Professionals

9.1%

Labourers

9.1%

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

Tarnook Field of Study

Engineering

37.0%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Architecture & Building

18.5%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

11.1%

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

Tarnook Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarnook Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

12.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarnook Marital Status

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Married

53.0% 44

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Separated

3.6% 3

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Divorced

13.3% 11

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Widowed

3.6% 3

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Never married

26.5% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarnook Ancestry

English

32.1%

Australian

24.1%

Scottish

12.4%

Irish

10.9%

German

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.6%

Welsh

3.6%

Italian

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Dutch

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarnook School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

43.8%

Primary — Catholic

31.3%

Secondary — Government

25.0%

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

Tarnook Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.5% 8

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No need for assistance

95.5% 171

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

Tarnook Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.4% 24

—

Not a volunteer

69.6% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarnook Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

25.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarnook How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.0%

Did not go to work

10.6%

Car (passenger)

8.5%

Truck

8.5%

Walked only

6.4%

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

Tarnook Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

22.5%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Tarnook Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

20.0%

3 bedrooms

51.4%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Tarnook Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarnook Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

186

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarnook Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Tarnook Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarnook Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.2%

Couple — children under 15

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

18.4%

One parent — no children under 15

10.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarnook Military Service

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Previously served

4.1% 3

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Never served

95.9% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tarnook Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.2% 4

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Did not provide

94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarnook Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

2 children

50.0%

4 children

25.0%

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

Tarnook When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

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

Tarnook Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

38.0%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

12.7%

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

Tarnook Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarnook Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tarnook 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

Tarnook Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tarnook Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Tarnook

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,541/wk

Rent share —

Tarnook vs State & National Average

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Pop: 52 Income: $725/wk Rent: $20/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $474/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $519/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 52 Income: $391/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dundonnell

Pop: 52 Income: $780/wk Rent: $255/wk

Fairbank

Pop: 52 Income: $483/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnook

What is the population of Tarnook VIC?

The population of Tarnook VIC is 103 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Tarnook is ranked #8,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tarnook?

The median personal income in Tarnook VIC is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.Tarnook is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarnook?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarnook VIC is $1,350. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarnook?

The median age in Tarnook VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarnook a good suburb to live in?

Tarnook is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 103.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 22452. All dollar figures in AUD.