Tarrawanna

Tarrawanna has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Tarrawanna's estimated population is around 2,234. This reflects an increase of 50 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,184. The change is inferred from AreaSearch data, with a resident population estimate of 2,216 as of June 2024 and 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 890 persons per square kilometer. Tarrawanna's growth rate of 2.3% since census is within 2.1 percentage points of its SA3 area (4.4%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2-level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these trends, the Tarrawanna (SA2) is expected to increase by 208 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 10.2% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Tarrawanna, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Tarrawanna has seen around 7 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 36 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about 1.1 new residents arrived annually for each new home over these years. However, this figure has increased to 4.3 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, indicating growing popularity and potential supply constraints.

The average construction value of development projects is $524,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market. In FY26, commercial development approvals totalled $5.9 million, reflecting Tarrawanna's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tarrawanna has about 56% of the building activity per person and ranks in the 33rd percentile nationally, suggesting relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. Recent construction consists of 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% attached dwellings, including townhouses and apartments for varied price points.

The area has an estimated 500 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet development environment. Future projections suggest Tarrawanna will add 229 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite growing competition as population increases.

Tarrawanna has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified nine projects that could impact the area, with key ones including IRT Towradgi Park Seniors Housing Redevelopment, Corrimal Transport Oriented Development Area, Wilga Street Block Rezoning and Development Control Plan Amendment, and 61 Marlo Road Towradgi - Three Townhouses. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Tarrawanna recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Tarrawanna has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.7% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.0% over the past year.

This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In September 2025983 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Tarrawanna lagged significantly at 50.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Leading employment industries among Tarrawanna residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.

The area has a particular specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.7% versus the regional average of 5.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 1.0% while labour force increased by 0.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points in Tarrawanna. In contrast, Rest of NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.5% and a labour force decline of 0.1%, with a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 shows that NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, losing 2,260 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these industry-specific projections to Tarrawanna's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that median income in Tarrawanna is $48,933 and average income is $62,876. This is below the national averages of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth from 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Tarrawanna would be approximately $53,268 and average income would be around $68,447. Census data indicates that incomes in Tarrawanna rank modestly, between the 23rd and 32nd percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution shows that 26.3% of locals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, reflecting a pattern seen across broader areas where 29.9% fall into this income range. Economic diversity is evident in Tarrawanna with 33.8% in constrained financial circumstances and 22.4% achieving substantial weekly earnings. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 83.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Tarrawanna displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Tarrawanna, as per the latest Census evaluation, 62.8% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 37.2% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 58.9% houses and 41.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tarrawanna stood at 40.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.2% and rented ones at 31.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,189. The median weekly rent in Tarrawanna was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Tarrawanna's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $340 compared to the national figure of $375.

Tarrawanna features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 66.0% of all households, including 29.5% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.0%, with lone person households at 31.1% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Tarrawanna fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Tarrawanna has educational qualifications that trail regional benchmarks, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the SA3 area's 33.6%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skill enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 26.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in primary, 6.8% in secondary, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Tarrawanna shows that there are currently 11 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 17 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 367.

Residents have good access to transport, with an average distance of 213 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 52 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tarrawanna is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Health data shows significant challenges for Tarrawanna, with various health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Approximately 52% (~1,157 people) have private health cover, compared to 56.8% across Rest of NSW.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.3%) and mental health issues (8.4%). Around 64.8% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.6% in Rest of NSW. Tarrawanna has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.5% (636 people), versus 17.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging, generally mirroring the overall population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Tarrawanna was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tarrawanna has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 21.5% of its population born overseas and 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tarrawanna, accounting for 60.3%, compared to 51.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestral groups are Australian (25.9%), English (25.3%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Serbian (1.0%) is overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 0.8%. Similarly, Dutch (2.2%) and Macedonian (2.0%) have higher representation than the region's averages of 1.5% each.

Tarrawanna hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Tarrawanna's median age is 47 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 and substantially exceeds the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 85+ make up 6.9% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group comprises 10.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.4%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 9.8% to 10.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.7%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, Tarrawanna's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 54%, reaching 237 people from 154. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.