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Tarong QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tarong, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tarong QLD is 193 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarong is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Tarong is $205 per week ($888 per month). Tarong has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarong has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tarong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarong is $1,002.

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Tarong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tarong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$462/wk

$24,024 per year

#8559 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

#7327 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,002/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 1 per bedroom

Tarong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (93) Female 49.5% (91)

Population Density

2.1

people per km²

193 people · 93.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,350

Family income/wk

Tarong 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)

Tarong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 33 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 21 dwellings

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

Tarong Country of Birth

Australia

89.2%

England

10.8%

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

Tarong Religion

No Religion

44.8%

Not stated

16.6%

Anglican

11.6%

Catholic

10.5%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Lutheran

3.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Buddhism

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

39.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Tarong Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 35 people

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Employed part-time

11.3% 15 people

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Unemployed

7.5% 10 people

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Not in labour force

54.9% 73 people

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

Tarong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Tarong Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

22.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.0%

Community & Personal Service

20.0%

Clerical & Administrative

13.3%

Labourers

13.3%

Managers

11.1%

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

Tarong Field of Study

Society & Culture

29.7%

Engineering

18.9%

Agriculture & Environment

18.9%

Education

16.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.1%

Management & Commerce

8.1%

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

Tarong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarong Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

7.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.9%

$500-$649/wk

11.9%

$650-$799/wk

17.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarong Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 79

↔️

Separated

3.1% 5

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Divorced

13.6% 22

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Widowed

5.6% 9

👤

Never married

29.0% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarong Ancestry

Australian

35.0%

English

31.2%

German

8.0%

Scottish

8.0%

Irish

6.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Welsh

3.0%

Chinese

2.5%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

55.2%

Primary — Government

34.5%

Vocational Education

10.3%

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

Tarong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.3% 33

✅

No need for assistance

89.7% 287

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

Tarong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 25

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

33.3%

$600-$799/mo

26.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.4%

Car (passenger)

20.4%

Did not go to work

9.3%

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

Tarong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.0%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

9.7%

4+ vehicles

19.4%

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

Tarong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

31.0%

3 bedrooms

46.6%

4 bedrooms

15.5%

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

Tarong Population Mobility

5.5%

moved in the last year

22.9%

moved in the last 5 years

15.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

41.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarong Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

297

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Arthritis

Stroke

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

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

Tarong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

9.9%

$400-$499/wk

11.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarong Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.0%

Couple — children under 15

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

11.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarong Military Service

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Previously served

7.9% 11

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Never served

92.1% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tarong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 22

—

Did not provide

84.1% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarong Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

1 child

8.7%

2 children

47.8%

3 children

21.7%

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

Tarong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

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

Tarong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.7%

5–14 hours

22.0%

15–29 hours

10.6%

30+ hours

13.5%

Did not do domestic work

31.2%

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

Tarong Household Size

1 person

32.3%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

9.2%

5 persons

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from QLD

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

Tarong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.9%

Step family — no other children

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tarong Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,047/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.6%

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

If you earn X in Tarong

Your weekly income

≈ $4,537/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $842/wk

Rent share 19.6%

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Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $45/wk

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Income: $390/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $85/wk

Palm Island

Income: $384/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $80/wk

Cherbourg

Income: $375/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $105/wk

Tarong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Dululu

Pop: 97 Income: $637/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bracalba

Pop: 97 Income: $885/wk Rent: $550/wk

Ashwell

Pop: 97 Income: $687/wk Rent: $363/wk

Columbia

Pop: 97 Income: $662/wk Rent: $220/wk

Coorooman

Pop: 97 Income: $774/wk Rent: $240/wk

Jimbour West

Pop: 97 Income: $1,010/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarong

What is the population of Tarong QLD?

The population of Tarong QLD is 193 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Tarong is ranked #7,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tarong?

The median personal income in Tarong QLD is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $1,047 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.Tarong is ranked #8,559 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tarong?

Median rent in Tarong QLD is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tarong ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarong QLD is $1,002. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarong?

The median age in Tarong QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tarong a good suburb to live in?

Tarong is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 193.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 32754. All dollar figures in AUD.