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Tarago

310 km²

Tarago is characterised by household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly more educated population.

Beyond that, it has a somewhat younger age profile and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Tarago, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population510▲ +45.3%since 2011 Median age40 yrs▼ -9.1%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.0%People aged 65 and over16.1%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship14.2%▲ +13.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Tarago, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 27%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)26.7%

Young adults (25–44)25.3%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Seniors (65+)16.1%

Youth (15–24)10.2%

Marital status

In Tarago, the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (6%).

Married59%
Never married28%
Divorced6%
Separated4%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Tarago, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (5%) and South Africa (1%).

Australia81.4%

England3.9%

South Africa0.8%

New Zealand0.6%

Ancestry

In Tarago, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (10%).

English46.7%

Australian41.6%

Irish12.2%

Scottish11.4%

German4.3%

Dutch2.5%

Italian1.8%

Filipino1.0%

Greek0.8%

Language

People using another language at home2.7%

Language used at home

In Tarago, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only88.2%

Religion

People with no religion43.5%

Religious affiliation

In Tarago, the largest group is Christianity at 51%, followed by No religion (48%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity51%
No religion48%
Islam2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.1%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher23.1%

Highest year of school

In Tarago, the largest group is Year 12 at 54%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1249.1%

Year 1027.0%

Year 9 or below7.7%

Year 116.4%

Highest qualification level

In Tarago, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 36%, followed by Bachelor degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV29.9%

Bachelor degree21.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.2%

Postgraduate degree9.1%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.9%

Certificate I / II1.9%

Field of qualification

In Tarago, the largest group is Management & commerce at 21%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Society & culture (14%).

Management & commerce16.3%

Engineering & related14.4%

Society & culture11.4%

Agriculture & environment7.6%

Health7.6%

Education6.4%

Architecture & building5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.4%

Information technology3.0%

Natural & physical sciences2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$934▲ +33.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,027▲ +55.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,206▲ +35.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.4%

Household income distribution

In Tarago, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $4,000 or more (12%).

$1,500–$2,99935.0%

$650–$1,49923.3%

$4,000 or more10.6%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

Under $6508.3%

Personal income distribution

In Tarago, the largest group is Under $650 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (28%).

Under $65030.8%

$650–$1,49929.4%

$1,500–$2,99925.4%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition27.6%People with a mental health condition9.2%People needing help with daily activities2.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Tarago, the largest group is None at 68%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.2%

One condition18.6%

Two conditions6.9%

Three or more2.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tarago, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Arthritis (17%).

Mental health9.2%

Asthma9.0%

Arthritis8.2%

Other condition8.0%

Diabetes6.3%

Heart disease3.7%

Cancer2.9%

Lung condition2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.4%People providing unpaid care12.9%People caring for children unpaid28.9%People who served in the Defence Force8.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework23.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +8.3%since 2011 One-parent families4.6%People living alone17.2%▼ -34.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Tarago, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families5%
Other families1%

Household size

In Tarago, the largest group is 2 people at 43%, followed by 1 person (18%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people42.2%

1 person17.2%

3 people14.4%

4 people14.4%

5 people7.2%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +471.4%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,993▼ -2.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting11.1%Homes owned outright35.0%Separate (detached) houses97.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.7%▼ -7.2%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Tarago, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (37%) and Rented (12%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright37%
Rented12%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Tarago, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Tarago, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (30%) and 2 bedrooms (12%).

3 bedrooms40.0%

4 bedrooms27.8%

2 bedrooms11.1%

5 or more8.9%

1 bedroom5.0%

Weekly rent distribution

In Tarago, the largest group is $350–$549 at 65%, followed by Under $200 (35%).

$350–$54955.0%

Under $20030.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Tarago, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 38%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (37%) and $3,000 or more (15%).

$1,000–$1,79933.7%

$1,800–$2,99932.5%

$3,000 or more13.3%

Under $1,0008.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Tarago, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 44%, followed by 1 vehicle (20%) and 3 vehicles (19%).

2 vehicles43.9%

1 vehicle19.7%

3 vehicles19.1%

4 or more17.3%

How people get to work

In Tarago, the largest group is Car (driver) at 67%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Car (passenger) (6%).

Car (driver)57.0%

Worked at home21.3%

Car (passenger)5.0%

Walked1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.1%Recent arrivals from overseas15.2%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.1%Labour-force participation67.2%Employed full-time70.5%

Industries people work in

In Tarago, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 18%, followed by Construction (15%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (10%).

Public administration & safety18.2%

Construction14.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing10.1%

Professional & technical9.7%

Education & training9.3%

Accommodation & food6.6%

Health care & social assistance6.6%

Transport & warehousing5.0%

Electricity, gas & water4.3%

Other services4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Tarago, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Professionals (17%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Managers21.7%

Professionals17.4%

Technicians & trades15.9%

Clerical & administrative14.7%

Labourers12.8%

Community & personal service9.3%

Machinery operators & drivers6.6%

Sales workers6.2%

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