Tara at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
62
Median age 21
The brief
What to know about Tara.
The postcode for Tara is 0872 (NT).
Tara (0872) sits in the Laverton region of the Northern Territory.
Tara has roughly 62 residents, with a young, transient demographic. 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.
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tara's population at 62, with a median age of 21. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (106% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
62
Median age
21
Family households
106%
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)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$70/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
100%
At a deeper level
62
Median age: 21
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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
Neutral Junction School
Stirling School
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Frequently asked
About Tara.
- What is the Tara postcode?
- Tara is in the 0872 postcode, in NT, in the Laverton region.
- Where is Tara?
- Tara is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0872, in the Laverton region.
- What is the average rent in Tara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $70.
- What schools are in Tara?
- There are 2 schools serving Tara on this page, including Neutral Junction School, Stirling 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 Davenport, Barrow Creek, Wilora, Ali Curung.
- What is the population of Tara?
- The population of Tara is approximately 62 (2021 Census). The median age is 21.
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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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