Taroon VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Taroon VIC is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Taroon is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Taroon is $200 per week ($867 per month). Taroon has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Taroon has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taroon is $9,999.

There were 3 recorded offences in Taroon in 2025-25, a rate of 120 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Taroon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Taroon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$825/wk
$42,900 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$9,999/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Taroon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.3% (19) Female 36.7% (11)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
25 people · 13.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,374
Family income/wk

Taroon Age Distribution

5-9
15-19
30-34
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Taroon Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Taroon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Taroon Religion

Catholic
40.7%
Uniting Church
29.6%
No Religion
18.5%
Anglican
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Taroon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Taroon Employment

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Employed full-time
78.9% 15 people
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Not in labour force
21.1% 4 people

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

Taroon Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Taroon Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Taroon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Taroon Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Taroon Marital Status

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Married
48.3% 14
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Divorced
13.8% 4
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Never married
37.9% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Taroon Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
English
23.7%
German
10.5%
Dutch
7.9%
Scottish
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Taroon School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Taroon Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 53

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

Taroon Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.4% 4
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Taroon How People Get to Work

Walked only
100.0%

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

Taroon Car Ownership

2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
35.3%
4+ vehicles
41.2%

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

Taroon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
27.3%
4 bedrooms
72.7%

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

Taroon Population Mobility

10.3%
moved in the last year
28.0%
moved in the last 5 years
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Taroon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
52
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Taroon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
16.1%
$150-$299/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
19.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.4%
$3,500+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Taroon Family Structure

Couple — no children
53.6%
Couple — children under 15
35.7%
Couple — no children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Taroon Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Taroon Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
42.9%

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

Taroon When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Taroon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.5%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

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

Taroon Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Taroon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
26
Moved from VIC
3

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

Taroon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Taroon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2023
2024
2025

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

Taroon Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Taroon

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,675/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Taroon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taroon

What is the population of Taroon VIC?

The population of Taroon VIC is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Taroon?

The median personal income in Taroon VIC is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,374 per week.

How much is rent in Taroon?

Median rent in Taroon VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Taroon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Taroon VIC is $9,999. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Taroon?

The median age in Taroon VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Taroon a good suburb to live in?

Taroon is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 25.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22453. All dollar figures in AUD.