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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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
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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
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At a deeper level
3,185
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tarkeeth.
Local schools for Tarkeeth
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Government School Catchment
Bellingen High School
Bellingen Public School
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.
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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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