Blue Mountains City Council
Tarana
Tarana at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
187
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Tarana.
Tarana (2787) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Tarana has roughly 187 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Tarana scores 4/100 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarana's population at 187, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
187
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
187
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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.
4
30
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tarana.
Local schools for Tarana
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Government School Catchment
Meadow Flat Public School
Hampton Public School
Wallerawang Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tarana.
- What is the Tarana postcode?
- Tarana is in the 2787 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarana?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Tarana?
- There are 4 schools serving Tarana on this page, including Meadow Flat Public School, Hampton Public School, Wallerawang Public School.
- How walkable is Tarana?
- Tarana has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarana?
- Tarana is close to Gemalla, Sodwalls, Locksley, Meadow Flat, Mount Olive.
- What is the population of Tarana?
- Tarana has approximately 187 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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