Barcaldine Regional Council
Tara Station
Tara Station at a glance
Median house
$267,000
Median unit
$192,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,540
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Tara Station.
Tara Station (4725) sits in the Barcaldine region of Queensland. The median house here is $267,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Tara Station has roughly 1,540 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $267,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $192,240, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $53,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Tara Station on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$267,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $192,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$267,000
$192,240
1,540
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.90% (median rent $200/wk against a $267,000 price tag). Units yield 4.60% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.90%
Based on $267,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.60%
Based on $192,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tara Station's population at 1,540, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,540
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tara Station 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Barcaldine Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
154
total offences in 2026 across the Barcaldine Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Tara Station.
Local schools for Tara Station
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tara Station.
- What is the median house price in Tara Station?
- The median house price in Tara Station, QLD 4725 is $267,000. The median unit price is $192,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Tara Station postcode?
- Tara Station is in the 4725 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tara Station?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Tara Station?
- There are 2 schools serving Tara Station on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Barcaldine Prep-12 State School.
- How walkable is Tara Station?
- Tara Station has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tara Station?
- Tara Station is close to Saltern, Barcaldine Downs, Barcaldine, Patrick, Ilfracombe.
- What is the population of Tara Station?
- Tara Station has approximately 1,540 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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