Tara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
47
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Tara.
The postcode for Tara is 2665 (NSW).
Tara (2665) sits in the Carrathool region of NSW.
Tara has roughly 47 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Tara 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tara's population at 47, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
47
Median age
39
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$265/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
47
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
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 Tara.
Local schools for Tara
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Government School Catchment
Ariah Park Central School
Ardlethan Central School
Temora West Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tara.
- What is the Tara postcode?
- Tara is in the 2665 postcode, in NSW, in the Carrathool region.
- Where is Tara?
- Tara is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2665, in the Carrathool region.
- What is the average rent in Tara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $265.
- What schools are in Tara?
- There are 11 schools serving Tara on this page, including Ariah Park Central School, Ardlethan Central School, Temora West Public School.
- How walkable is Tara?
- Tara has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tara?
- Tara is close to Bectric, Walleroobie, Ariah Park, Methul, Rannock.
- What is the population of Tara?
- The population of Tara is approximately 47 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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