Corangamite Shire Council
Taroon
Taroon at a glance
Population
25
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Taroon.
Taroon (3265) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Taroon has roughly 25 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Taroon's population at 25, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters (23% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
25
Median age
44
Family households
69%
Lone person
–
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
23%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Taroon.
Local schools for Taroon
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Government School Catchment
Terang College
Noorat Primary School
Hampden P-12 School
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Frequently asked
About Taroon.
- What is the Taroon postcode?
- Taroon is in the 3265 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Taroon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Taroon?
- There are 8 schools serving Taroon on this page, including Terang College, St Thomas' School, Noorat Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Taroon?
- Taroon is close to Garvoc, Dixie, Laang, Ecklin South, Elingamite North.
- What is the population of Taroon?
- Taroon has approximately 25 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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