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
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:
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: BOCSAR · 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 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
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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.