Tarcowie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Tarcowie.
The postcode for Tarcowie is 5431 (SA).
Tarcowie (5431) sits in the Mid North region of South Australia.
Tarcowie has roughly 41 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.
Tarcowie 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarcowie's population at 41, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
41
Median age
49
Family households
21%
Lone person
42%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tarcowie.
Local schools for Tarcowie
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Government School Catchment
Booleroo Centre District School
Melrose Primary School
Laura Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarcowie.
- What is the Tarcowie postcode?
- Tarcowie is in the 5431 postcode, in SA, in the Mid North region.
- Where is Tarcowie?
- Tarcowie is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5431, in the Mid North region.
- What is the average rent in Tarcowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Tarcowie?
- There are 13 schools serving Tarcowie on this page, including Booleroo Centre District School, Melrose Primary School, Laura Primary School.
- How walkable is Tarcowie?
- Tarcowie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarcowie?
- Tarcowie is close to Appila, Booleroo Centre, Hornsdale, Wepowie, Caltowie North.
- What is the population of Tarcowie?
- The population of Tarcowie is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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