Wellington Shire Council

Tarraville

VIC3971

Tarraville at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

69

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Tarraville.

The postcode for Tarraville is 3971 (VIC).

Tarraville (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.

Tarraville has roughly 69 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Tarraville 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Tarraville's population at 69, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 33% lone person).

Population

69

Median age

58

Family households

58%

Lone person

33%

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)

$236/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$201/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

69

Median age: 58

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences4 (50.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (25.0%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (12.5%)
D Public order and security offences1 (12.5%)

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.

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

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Education

Schools in Tarraville.

Local schools for Tarraville

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Government School Catchment

Alberton Primary School

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Yarram Secondary College

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Yarram Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Tarraville.

What is the Tarraville postcode?
Tarraville is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
Where is Tarraville?
Tarraville is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Tarraville?
The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
What schools are in Tarraville?
There are 4 schools serving Tarraville on this page, including Alberton Primary School, Yarram Secondary College, Yarram Primary School.
How walkable is Tarraville?
Tarraville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Tarraville?
Tarraville is close to Robertsons Beach, Alberton, Langsborough, Port Albert, Manns Beach.
What is the population of Tarraville?
The population of Tarraville is approximately 69 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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