Tarro (NSW)

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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by Districts since the Census Tarro's population is estimated at around 1,712 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 9 people (0.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,703 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,710, estimated by Districts following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 295 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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The suburb of Tarro supports a diverse workforce that blends manual and professional occupations, showing a strong concentration in industrial and manufacturing fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 10.9% aggregated from local statistical tracts. As of March 2026, there are 727 employed inhabitants, while the jobless rate sits 6.8% above the Regional NSW mark of 4.1%, pointing to opportunities for labor market improvement, and participation in the workforce is relatively subdued at 55.8% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a low 10.1% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of COVID-19 containment measures.

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The latest postcode-level tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 shows that earnings in the suburb of Tarro are below the national standard, with a median of $54,737 and an average of $63,634. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $60,386 for the median and $70,201 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Tarro sit between the 11th and 14th percentiles across the country. The most common income bracket comprises 28.3% of workers earning $400 - 799 weekly (representing 484 residents), differing from major cities where 29.9% earn in the - range. Affordability pressures on housing are prominent, with households retaining just of their income, which ranks in the th percentile.

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According to the last Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Tarro consisted of 93.1% standalone houses and 6.9% alternative housing types, such as townhouses and flats, whereas Regional NSW recorded 82.6% standalone houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Owner-occupancy rates in the suburb of Tarro were substantially higher than regional averages at 46.9%, with mortgaged properties making up 31.4% and rented homes accounting for 21.7%. The median monthly home loan payment was notably lower than the regional average at $1,517, while the median weekly rent stood at $340, compared to Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively. On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Tarro are considerably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also lower than the countrywide median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 61.9%, which includes 22.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.7% single parents. The remaining 38.1% are non-family households, with single-person households representing 33.9% and group living situations accounting for 3.5% of the total. The typical household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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The suburb of Tarro shows lower levels of tertiary education, with university graduation rates of 9.0% tracking far below the wider NSW benchmark of 32.2%. This gap highlights a clear area of need for focused educational support. Among university graduates, Bachelor degrees are most common at 7.2%, with postgraduate credentials at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.6%. In contrast, practical and trade-based qualifications are highly common, with 37.4% of citizens aged 15 and over holding vocational certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 6.9% and certificates at 30.5%.

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Public transport systems feature 18 active stops within the suburb of Tarro, consisting of both train stations and bus stops. These transit points are linked to 22 distinct routes, which support a total of 2,431 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is ranked as outstanding, with residents living an average of 154 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb of Tarro, most workers travel outside the area for jobs, with private cars remaining the primary choice for 94% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the regional standard. A relatively minor 10.1% of workers conduct their business from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.

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Significant health issues are apparent in the suburb of Tarro, based on calculations of mortality and the frequency of long-term illnesses, which affect both younger and older residents. The proportion of people with private medical insurance is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area, representing about 52% of the population, or approximately 892 people.

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The suburb of Tarro exhibits lower levels of multicultural representation than average, with 92.0% of residents born domestically, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 95.5% using only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, adhered to by 56.6% of the population, which is comparable to the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW.

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The typical age in the suburb of Tarro is 44 years, which is close to the Regional NSW median of 43 and significantly higher than the national median of 38. Compared to the region, the suburb of Tarro has a higher proportion of residents aged 25 - 34 (14.5%) but a lower share of those aged 5 - 14 (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has expanded from 10.4% to 12.5%, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 12.8% to 14.5%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.2% to 9.7%, and the 65 to group decreased from to . Looking ahead to demographic changes are projected for the suburb of Tarro. The to cohort is expected to increase by (growing by people, from to ), while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Tarro currently has an estimated 90 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 60 children aged 0-2 and 40 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 2% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 104 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 160. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 11.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.