Suburbs Tarra Valley

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Tarra Valley VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tarra Valley VIC is 85 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tarra Valley is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Tarra Valley is $150 per week ($650 per month). Tarra Valley has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Tarra Valley has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarra Valley is $1,867.

There were 2 recorded offences in Tarra Valley in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

Tarra Valley Map

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📍 Tarra Valley, Victoria — 38.4691°S, 146.5710°E

Crime: Low Med High

Tarra Valley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tarra Valley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$737/wk
$38,324 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tarra Valley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (46) Female 47.1% (41)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
85 people · 36.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,463
Family income/wk

Tarra Valley Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tarra Valley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.5% 16 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.5% 10 dwellings

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

Tarra Valley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tarra Valley Religion

No Religion
44.9%
Not stated
16.7%
Anglican
14.1%
Catholic
14.1%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Christian (other)
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tarra Valley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Tarra Valley Employment

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Employed full-time
38.9% 21 people
⏰
Employed part-time
29.6% 16 people
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Not in labour force
31.5% 17 people

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

Tarra Valley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%

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

Tarra Valley Occupation

Managers
30.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.7%
Professionals
17.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.4%
Labourers
13.0%

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

Tarra Valley Field of Study

Engineering
35.0%
Management & Commerce
35.0%
Society & Culture
30.0%

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

Tarra Valley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tarra Valley Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
28.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.4%
$4,000+/wk
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tarra Valley Marital Status

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Married
56.0% 42
↔️
Separated
5.3% 4
📋
Divorced
4.0% 3
🕊️
Widowed
8.0% 6
👤
Never married
26.7% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tarra Valley Ancestry

English
30.6%
Australian
24.3%
Scottish
13.5%
Irish
10.8%
Other
9.0%
German
4.5%
Welsh
4.5%
Italian
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tarra Valley School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Tarra Valley Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.7% 4
✅
No need for assistance
97.3% 144

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

Tarra Valley Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.0% 21
—
Not a volunteer
65.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tarra Valley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tarra Valley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.0%
Did not go to work
16.0%

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

Tarra Valley Car Ownership

2 vehicles
70.8%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Tarra Valley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.8%
3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Tarra Valley Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
37.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tarra Valley Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
152
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tarra Valley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Cancer
4

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

Tarra Valley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.5%
$1-$149/wk
7.5%
$400-$499/wk
12.5%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$3,500+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tarra Valley Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.6%
Couple — children under 15
41.4%
Couple — no children under 15
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tarra Valley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
9.3% 5
—
Did not provide
90.7% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tarra Valley Children Ever Born

No children
21.4%
1 child
21.4%
2 children
57.1%

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

Tarra Valley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
15.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.6%

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

Tarra Valley Household Size

2 persons
73.1%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tarra Valley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
72
Moved from VIC
4

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

Tarra Valley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
66.7%
Step family — no other children
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tarra Valley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tarra Valley Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,463/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.3%

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

If you earn X in Tarra Valley

≈ $6,340/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,313/wk
Rent share 10.3%

Tarra Valley vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Blakeville
Pop: 43 Income: $822/wk Rent: $250/wk
Carranballac
Pop: 43 Income: $762/wk Rent: $120/wk
Cornella
Pop: 43 Income: $417/wk
Eurack
Pop: 43 Income: $725/wk Rent: $200/wk
Gelliondale
Pop: 43 Income: $459/wk Rent: $300/wk
Ledcourt
Pop: 43 Income: $612/wk Rent: $195/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarra Valley

What is the population of Tarra Valley VIC?

The population of Tarra Valley VIC is 85 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tarra Valley?

The median personal income in Tarra Valley VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,463 per week.Family income is $1,463 per week.

How much is rent in Tarra Valley?

Median rent in Tarra Valley VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 10.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tarra Valley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tarra Valley VIC is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tarra Valley?

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

Is Tarra Valley a good suburb to live in?

Tarra Valley is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 85.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.3% 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: 22454. All dollar figures in AUD.