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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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
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Lone person
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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
524
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
18
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 December 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
Education
Schools in Taradale.
Local schools for Taradale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Taradale Primary School
Elphinstone Primary School
Malmsbury Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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