Tarago
NSW 2580 · Goulburn Mulwaree
510 (2021) → 561 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area (est. 33,243 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tarago is a moderate growth suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree, NSW 2580, about 204km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $719K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 81/100, and is about 86km inland. Tarago has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (3.92%), Netherlands (0.78%), South Africa (0.78%), New Zealand (0.59%)
Top languages: Japan (0.78%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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:
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: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tarago Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 953
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tarago
Is Tarago safe?
Tarago has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,569 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tarago?
In Tarago, the median house price is $719K. Median weekly house rent is $500.
How far is Tarago from Sydney CBD?
Tarago is about 204.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tarago?
Tarago has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 953 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tarago?
Tarago has a transport score of 81/100, including 2 train stations.