Tarilta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Tarilta.
The postcode for Tarilta is 3451 (VIC).
Tarilta (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Tarilta has roughly 26 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tarilta 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tarilta's population at 26, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (157% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26
Median age
62
Family households
100%
Lone person
43%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$259/wk
Owner occupied
157%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
26
Median age: 62
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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 Tarilta.
Local schools for Tarilta
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Government School Catchment
Yandoit Primary School
Campbells Creek Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tarilta.
- What is the Tarilta postcode?
- Tarilta is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Tarilta?
- Tarilta is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarilta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $259.
- What schools are in Tarilta?
- There are 18 schools serving Tarilta on this page, including Yandoit Primary School, Campbells Creek Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten.
- How walkable is Tarilta?
- Tarilta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarilta?
- Tarilta is close to Vaughan, Guildford, Glenluce, Irishtown, Yapeen.
- What is the population of Tarilta?
- The population of Tarilta is approximately 26 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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