Baw Baw Shire Council
Tarago
Tarago at a glance
Median house
$363,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$261,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
17.3k
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Tarago.
Tarago is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$363,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $261,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$363,000
Sales data pending
$261,360
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
17,313
Median age: 40
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.73%
Based on $363,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.59%
Based on $261,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Population
17,313
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Tarago.
Local schools for Tarago
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jindivick Primary School
Drouin West Primary School
Buln Buln Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tarago.
- What is the median house price in Tarago?
- The median house price in Tarago, VIC 3818 is $363,000. The median unit price is $261,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Tarago postcode?
- Tarago is in the 3818 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarago?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Tarago?
- There are 10 schools serving Tarago on this page, including Jindivick Primary School, Drouin West Primary School, Buln Buln Primary School.
- How walkable is Tarago?
- Tarago has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Tarago?
- Tarago is close to Rokeby, Bravington, Jindivick, Buln Buln, Brandy Creek.
- What is the population of Tarago?
- Tarago has approximately 17,313 residents. 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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