Dorset Council
Targa
Targa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
39
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Targa.
Targa (7259) sits in the Dorset region of Tasmania.
Targa has roughly 39 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.
Targa 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 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Targa's population at 39, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
39
Median age
52
Family households
65%
Lone person
20%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
39
Median age: 52
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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 Targa.
Local schools for Targa
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Government School Catchment
Lilydale District School
Scottsdale Primary School
Waverley Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Targa.
- What is the Targa postcode?
- Targa is in the 7259 postcode, in TAS, in the Dorset Council region.
- What is the average rent in Targa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Targa?
- There are 20 schools serving Targa on this page, including Lilydale District School, Scottsdale Primary School, Waverley Primary School.
- How walkable is Targa?
- Targa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Targa?
- Targa is close to Myrtle Bank, Patersonia, Tayene, Nunamara, Lisle.
- What is the population of Targa?
- Targa has approximately 39 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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