Tarro

Tarro is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tarro is around 1,711, reflecting an increase of 8 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,703. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 1,710 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 295 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed around 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, primarily driving growth for the area. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, locations outside capital cities are anticipated to have lower quartile growth. The suburb of Tarro is expected to grow by 68 persons to reach a population of around 1,779 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of approximately 5% in total over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Tarro according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Tarro has had minimal residential development activity with less than one dwelling approval annually over the past five years (one approval in total). This low level of development is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Tarro has much lower development activity. This pattern is also seen nationally with lower levels of development activity than the national average.

Tarro has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified three projects that are expected to impact the area. Among these key projects are the M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, and Hexham Relief Roads. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Tarro face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Tarro's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 9.0% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 0.8%. As of September 2025756 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.2%, higher than Rest of NSW's 3.8%.

Workforce participation is lower at 57.2% compared to the regional average of 61.5%. Home-based work accounted for a low 10.1% of resident jobs in Census responses, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a strong specialization in manufacturing at 1.8 times the regional level. Education & training shows lower representation at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 9.6%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on resident population data. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 0.8% while labour force rose by 3.1%, leading to a 2.1 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tarro's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Tarro suburb is $54,737 and the average is $63,634 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is lower than national averages, with Rest of NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $59,587 (median) and $69,272 (average). Census 2021 data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Tarro fall between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $400 - $799 bracket dominates with 28.3% of residents (484 people), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Tarro, with only 84.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

Tarro is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Tarro's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tarro stood at 46.9%, with mortgaged properties at 31.4% and rented dwellings at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Tarro was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Tarro's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were also lower at $340 vs the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 61.9% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Tarro faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.0%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (6.9%) and certificates (30.5%).

A substantial 22.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.7% in primary education, 5.4% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Tarro has 18 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 different routes, collectively facilitating 2,431 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically residing 154 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Tarro residents commute outward. Cars remain the prevalent mode of transport at 94%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

Only 10.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions). Service frequency averages 347 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 135 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Tarro is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Tarro faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various health conditions, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is more prevalent than average, with approximately 52% of Tarro's total population (~891 people) having it. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 13.4% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 55.4% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Rest of NSW. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Tarro has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (27.0%, or 461 people) than the Rest of NSW (23.4%). While health outcomes among seniors are generally in line with national rankings, they do present some challenges.

Tarro is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Tarro's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 92.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Tarro, comprising 56.6% of people, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.9%), English (32.3%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 6.1% in Tarro versus the regional average of 4.6%. Hungarian and Polish populations also diverge from regional averages, with Hungarians comprising 0.3% versus 0.2%, and Poles at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

Tarro hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Tarro's median age is 44 years, similar to Rest of NSW's 43 years and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tarro has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 grew from 10.4% to 12.6%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 12.8% to 14.6%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 11.2% to 9.6% and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.7% to 11.1%. By 2041, Tarro's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 18%, reaching 296 people from 249. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.