Tantaraboo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Tantaraboo.
The postcode for Tantaraboo is 3764 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Tantaraboo (3764) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Tantaraboo has roughly 10,578 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tantaraboo scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tantaraboo's population at 10,578, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
10,578
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$338/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$287/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
10,578
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tantaraboo.
Local schools for Tantaraboo
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Government School Catchment
Willowmavin Primary School
Lancefield Primary School
Kilmore Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tantaraboo.
- What is the Tantaraboo postcode?
- Tantaraboo is in the 3764 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Tantaraboo?
- Tantaraboo is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3764. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tantaraboo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $338, for units it's $287.
- What schools are in Tantaraboo?
- There are 11 schools serving Tantaraboo on this page, including Willowmavin Primary School, St Mary's School, Lancefield Primary School.
- How walkable is Tantaraboo?
- Tantaraboo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tantaraboo?
- Tantaraboo is close to Goldie, Willowmavin, High Camp, Nulla Vale, Forbes.
- What is the population of Tantaraboo?
- The population of Tantaraboo is approximately 10,578 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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