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 November 2025, the estimated population for the Tarro statistical area (Lv2) is around 1,711 people. This figure represents an increase of 8 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 1,703 people in the same area. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, dated June 2024, along with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 295 persons per square kilometer. The primary driver for population growth in the Tarro (SA2) was overseas migration, contributing around 55% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for the area are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the Tarro (SA2) is anticipated to grow by approximately 60 persons by the year 2041, reflecting an increase of about 4.6% in total population over the 17-year period. This growth rate aligns with the projected demographic shifts for locations outside capital cities.

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 since 2015 with less than one dwelling approval annually. Over five years, there was only one dwelling approval in total. This low level of development is typical in 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 impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tarro has much lower development activity. This trend is also below national patterns for property development.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to impact this area. Major projects include extending the M1 Pacific Motorway to Raymond Terrace, expanding Beresfield Industrial Park, developing Beresfield Residential Precinct, and constructing Hexham Relief Roads. The following details these projects in order of relevance.

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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, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 8.9% in the past year, experiencing an estimated employment growth of 0.9%.

As of September 2025759 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.1%, higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stands at 53.6%, lower than Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing, with a notable specialization in manufacturing (1.8 times the regional level). Conversely, education & training has lower representation (4.8% vs regional average of 9.6%).

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.9%, while labour force rose by 3.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 2.1 percentage points. By contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and unemployment rise by 0.4%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tarro's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple 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 has a median taxpayer income of $54,737 and an average income of $63,634 according to the latest 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, current estimates for Tarro would be approximately $59,587 (median) and $69,272 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Tarro fall between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows 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

Dwelling structure in Tarro, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% 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 in Tarro was $1,517, below Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Median weekly rent in Tarro was $340, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Tarro's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise 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 constitute the remaining 38.1%, with lone person households making up 33.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 2.3 people, 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 currently 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 16 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 22 routes that facilitate 2,431 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 154 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 347 trips per day, translating to roughly 151 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, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 52% (~891 people), higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Rest of NSW at 56.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (13.4%) and mental health issues (10.7%). Conversely, 55.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. Tarro has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 26.9% (460 people), compared to 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors largely mirror the general population's health profile.

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 population with 92.0% born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 56.6%, compared to 47.7% across Rest of NSW. Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 34.9%, higher than the regional average of 27.5%.

English followed with 32.3%, and Scottish with 7.7%. Notably, Australian Aboriginal were overrepresented at 6.1% (regional: 3.2%), Hungarians at 0.3% (regional: 0.2%), and Polish at 0.7% (regional: 0.8%).

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, and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tarro has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.6%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the population aged 35-44 grew from 10.4% to 12.2%, while the 25-34 cohort increased from 12.8% to 14.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 11.2% to 9.8%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.7% to 11.4%. By 2041, Tarro's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 21% (51 people), reaching 296 from 244. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.