Bellingen Shire Council

Tarkeeth

NSW2455

Tarkeeth at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,185

Median age 55

The brief

What to know about Tarkeeth.

The postcode for Tarkeeth is 2455 (NSW).

Tarkeeth (2455) sits in the Bellingen region of NSW.

Tarkeeth has roughly 3,185 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Tarkeeth 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tarkeeth's population at 3,185, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

3,185

Median age

55

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$340/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$289/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,185

Median age: 55

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tarkeeth.

Local schools for Tarkeeth

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Government School Catchment

Bellingen High School

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Bellingen Public School

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Urunga Public School

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Frequently asked

About Tarkeeth.

What is the Tarkeeth postcode?
Tarkeeth is in the 2455 postcode, in NSW, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
Where is Tarkeeth?
Tarkeeth is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2455, in the Bellingen Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Tarkeeth?
The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
What schools are in Tarkeeth?
There are 5 schools serving Tarkeeth on this page, including Bellingen High School, St Mary's Primary School, Bellingen Public School.
How walkable is Tarkeeth?
Tarkeeth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Tarkeeth?
Tarkeeth is close to Fernmount, Brierfield, Bellingen, Scotchman, Sunny Corner.
What is the population of Tarkeeth?
The population of Tarkeeth is approximately 3,185 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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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