Tarago at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
510
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Tarago.
The postcode for Tarago is 2580 (NSW).
Tarago (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Tarago has roughly 510 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.
Tarago 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarago's population at 510, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
510
Median age
40
Family households
81%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
510
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Tarago.
Local schools for Tarago
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Government School Catchment
Tarago Public School
Windellama Public School
Bungendore High School
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Frequently asked
About Tarago.
- What is the Tarago postcode?
- Tarago is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Tarago?
- Tarago is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Tarago?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Tarago?
- There are 20 schools serving Tarago on this page, including Tarago Public School, Windellama Public School, Bungendore High School.
- How walkable is Tarago?
- Tarago has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarago?
- Tarago is close to Lake Bathurst, Boro, Lower Boro, Mount Fairy, Mayfield.
- What is the population of Tarago?
- The population of Tarago is approximately 510 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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