City of Port Augusta
Tarcoola
Tarcoola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,793
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Tarcoola.
Tarcoola (5710) sits in the Port Augusta region of South Australia.
Tarcoola has roughly 2,793 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Tarcoola 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarcoola's population at 2,793, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
2,793
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,793
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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Location.
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Education
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Frequently asked
About Tarcoola.
- What is the Tarcoola postcode?
- Tarcoola is in the 5710 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Augusta region.
- What is the average rent in Tarcoola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- How walkable is Tarcoola?
- Tarcoola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarcoola?
- Tarcoola is close to Tarcoola, Wilgena, Bulgunnia, Mulgathing.
- What is the population of Tarcoola?
- Tarcoola has approximately 2,793 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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