Taralga at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
403
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Taralga.
The postcode for Taralga is 2580 (NSW).
Taralga (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Taralga has roughly 403 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Taralga scores 8/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taralga's population at 403, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
403
Median age
53
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
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)
$231/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
403
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Taralga.
Local schools for Taralga
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Government School Catchment
Taralga Public School
Laggan Public School
Crookwell Public School
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Frequently asked
About Taralga.
- What is the Taralga postcode?
- Taralga is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Taralga?
- Taralga is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Taralga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $231.
- What schools are in Taralga?
- There are 13 schools serving Taralga on this page, including Taralga Public School, Laggan Public School, Crookwell Public School.
- How walkable is Taralga?
- Taralga has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Taralga?
- Taralga is close to Richlands, Stonequarry, Myrtleville, Bannaby, Mcalister.
- What is the population of Taralga?
- The population of Taralga is approximately 403 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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