Wellington Shire Council
Tarra Valley
Tarra Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Tarra Valley.
Tarra Valley (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Tarra Valley has roughly 85 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.
Tarra Valley 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 Tarra Valley's population at 85, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
85
Median age
51
Family households
90%
Lone person
–
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)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
85
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
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 Tarra Valley.
Local schools for Tarra Valley
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Government School Catchment
Yarram Primary School
Yarram Secondary College
Alberton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Tarra Valley.
- What is the Tarra Valley postcode?
- Tarra Valley is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tarra Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Tarra Valley?
- There are 5 schools serving Tarra Valley on this page, including St Mary's School, Yarram Primary School, Yarram Secondary College.
- How walkable is Tarra Valley?
- Tarra Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tarra Valley?
- Tarra Valley is close to Balook, Macks Creek, Blackwarry, Devon North, Madalya.
- What is the population of Tarra Valley?
- Tarra Valley has approximately 85 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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