Hepburn Shire Council

Taradale

VIC3447

Taradale at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

524

Median age 52

The brief

What to know about Taradale.

The postcode for Taradale is 3447 (VIC).

Taradale (3447) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.

Taradale has roughly 524 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Taradale 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Taradale's population at 524, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

524

Median age

52

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$277/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$235/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

524

Median age: 52

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

18

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences9 (50.0%)
E Justice procedures offences6 (33.3%)
C Drug offences2 (11.1%)
A Crimes against the person1 (5.6%)

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 December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Taradale.

Local schools for Taradale

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Government School Catchment

Taradale Primary School

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Elphinstone Primary School

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Malmsbury Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Taradale.

What is the Taradale postcode?
Taradale is in the 3447 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
Where is Taradale?
Taradale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3447, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Taradale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $277, for units it's $235.
What schools are in Taradale?
There are 17 schools serving Taradale on this page, including Taradale Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School, Malmsbury Primary School.
How walkable is Taradale?
Taradale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Taradale?
Taradale is close to Malmsbury, Metcalfe, Elphinstone, Greenhill, Metcalfe East.
What is the population of Taradale?
The population of Taradale is approximately 524 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.

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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