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 Nov 2025, the estimated population of Tarro is around 1,766. This figure reflects an increase of 63 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,703. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 1,714 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and two validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 305 persons per square kilometer. Tarro's growth rate of 3.7% since the census is within 1.4 percentage points of the non-metro area's growth rate of 5.1%. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 55% 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 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 years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated for locations outside capital cities. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Tarro is expected to grow by 65 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in total over the 17-year period.

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

Tarro has had fewer than 1 dwelling approval annually over the past five years, with a total of 3 approvals during this period. This low level of residential development is typical in rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means that individual development projects can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics.

Tarro has much lower development activity compared to the rest of NSW, with its activity levels also below national averages.

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 that may impact this region: M1 Pacific Motorway Extension to Raymond Terrace, Beresfield Industrial Park Expansion, Beresfield Residential Precinct, and Hexham Relief Roads. These are the key projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Tarro are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Tarro has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.3% as of June 2024.

Employment stability has been relatively consistent over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of June 2025767 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Tarro is lower at 53.6% compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training has lower representation at 4.8% versus the regional average of 9.6%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.4% and labour force grew by 2.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) suggest potential future demand within Tarro. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tarro's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Tarro's median taxpayer income was $54,737 and average was $63,634 in financial year 2022, according to latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly lower than national averages, contrasting with Rest of NSW's median income of $49,459 and average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,639 (median) and $71,658 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Tarro all fall between the 11th and 14th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the $400 - 799 bracket dominates with 28.3% of residents (499 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, ranking at the 12th percentile nationally.

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

In Tarro, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 70.5% houses and 29.5% 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 $1,962. The 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, 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, 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% of the total. 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 presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 (6.9%) and certificates (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. Tarro's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 326 students, serving primary education exclusively with secondary options available nearby. The area has varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 942). Note: for schools showing 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Tarro has 14 operational public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. They serve 22 different routes, which together facilitate 2,567 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 154 meters. Daily service frequency averages 366 trips across all routes, resulting in about 183 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. The rate of private health cover in Tarro stands at approximately 52%, covering around 920 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area but lower than the Rest of NSW's 55.6%.

Arthritis and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 13.4% and 10.7% of residents respectively. Conversely, 55.4% of Tarro's population reports no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in the Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 26.9% (475 people), compared to the Rest of NSW's 16.7%. Health outcomes among seniors in Tarro are generally aligned with the overall 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 had a cultural diversity index of below average, with 92.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 95.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Tarro, comprising 56.6% of people, compared to 47.7% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (34.9%), English (32.3%), and Scottish (7.7%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 6.1% in Tarro compared to the regional average of 3.2%. Hungarian representation was also higher at 0.3%, compared to 0.2% regionally, as was Polish representation at 0.7% versus 0.8%.

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

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 percentage of residents aged 25-34 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.6%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 35-44 increased from 10.4% to 12.3%, while the 25-34 cohort rose from 12.8% to 14.3%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 11.2% to 9.8%, and the 55-64 group fell from 12.7% to 11.4%. By 2041, Tarro's age composition is expected to change significantly. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 17 people, reaching 296 from 252. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to decrease in population.