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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tarro is around 1,712 people. This figure reflects an increase from the 2021 Census count of 1,703 people, marking a rise of 9 individuals (0.5%). AreaSearch's analysis, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date, estimates a resident population of 1,710 for Tarro. This results in a density ratio of approximately 295 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed significantly to recent population growth, accounting for roughly 55% of overall gains during relevant periods.

AreaSearch's projections for the suburb are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections from 2022 using a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by ABS data. These projections indicate that Tarro's population is expected to grow by 51 persons by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.9% over the 16-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Tarro is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Tarro has had less than one dwelling approval annually over the past five years, with only one approval during this period. This minimal residential development activity 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 due to the small sample size, individual development projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Tarro's development activity is much lower compared to the Rest of NSW, and this level is also below national patterns.

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

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

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

Tarro has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 737 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 6.2% higher than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation stands at 56.1%, lower than Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses show that only 10.1% of residents work from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have affected this figure. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing sectors. The area specializes in manufacturing employment, with a share of 1.8 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 4.8% compared to Regional NSW's average of 9.6%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population numbers. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Tarro's labour force increased by 1.0%, while employment decreased by 2.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 3.3 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW saw an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with the unemployment rate rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tarro's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Tarro had a median taxpayer income of $54,737 and an average income of $63,634 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than national averages, with Regional NSW having a median income of $52,390 and an average income of $65,215 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $60,386 (median) and $70,201 (average). In Tarro, household, family, and personal incomes all fell within the 11th to 14th percentiles nationally in Census 2021 data. Income analysis showed that 28.3% of residents (484 people) earned between $400 and $799, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category was predominant at 29.9%. Housing affordability pressures were severe in Tarro, with only 84.3% of income remaining, 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tarro was 46.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 21.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Regional NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure in Tarro was $340, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tarro's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 61.9% of all households, consisting of 22.0% couples with children, 27.3% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional 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 most prevalent at 7.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (0.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 6.9% and certificates at 30.5%.

A substantial 22.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 8.7% in primary, 5.4% in secondary, and 2.7% in 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 unique routes, facilitating 2,431 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 154 meters to the nearest stop. Primarily residential, Tarro sees most commuters traveling outward; cars remain the primary mode at 94%. The area has an average vehicle ownership of 1.3 per dwelling, lower than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, service frequency is 347 trips daily across all routes, translating to around 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 assessed by AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Multiple health conditions affect both younger and older age groups, with private health cover at approximately 52% of the total population (~892 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.4%) and mental health issues (10.7%), while 55.4% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age individuals in Tarro encounter notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.3% (467 people), compared to the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the overall population.

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

Tarro, surveyed in June 2016, had a culturally diverse population that was below average. 92.0% of its residents were born in Australia, with 92.7% being citizens and 95.5% speaking English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 56.6%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 55.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.9%), English (32.3%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented in Tarro at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 4.6%, while Hungarian (0.3%) and Polish (0.7%) groups also had higher representation than regionally recorded figures of 0.2% and 0.5% respectively.

Tarro hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Tarro's median age is 44 years, similar to Regional NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Tarro has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35-44 grew from 10.4% to 12.5%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 12.8% to 14.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group declined from 11.2% to 9.7%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, Tarro's population is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 16% (39 people), reaching 288 from 248. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are expected to experience population declines.