Tallarook
VIC 3659 · Mitchell
748 (2021) → 725 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tallarook is a high growth suburb in Mitchell, VIC 3659, about 78km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Tallarook are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is about 81km inland. Tallarook has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3659 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.81%), Germany (1.07%), South Africa (1.07%), New Zealand (0.94%), Canada (0.67%)
Top languages: Afrikaans (0.53%), Polish (0.53%), Croatian (0.4%), German (0.4%), Thai (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tallarook Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tallarook
Is Tallarook safe?
Tallarook has a residential safety score of 78/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,562 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Tallarook from Melbourne CBD?
Tallarook is about 77.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 135 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Tallarook?
Tallarook has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tallarook?
Tallarook has a transport score of 80/100, including 1 train station and 1 bus stops.