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New South Wales · Postcode 2652
Tarcutta postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 356 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Tarcutta at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Tarcutta vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarcutta | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,265 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $205 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,083 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tarcutta is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2652. It lies roughly 356 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Wagga Wagga.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarcutta has a population of 425 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,265, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 16 (3.8% of residents).
Housing in Tarcutta includes a median weekly rent of $205, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,083, with 166 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarcutta scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Tarcutta is served by Tarcutta Public School.
Tarcutta is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Tarcutta details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2652 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 425 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,265/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $730/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $205 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,083 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 413.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 166 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (3.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.283333 |
| Longitude | 147.716667 |
| Distance from Sydney | 356 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Wagga Wagga |
| Federal Electorate | Riverina |
| State Electorate | Wagga Wagga |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 77 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 33 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 95 (22.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 121 (28.5%) |
| 65+ years | 90 (21.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 52 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 45 (10.6%) |
| Diabetes | 25 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 22 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 18 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (3.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (3.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 34 (22.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 55 (36.2%) |
Schools in Tarcutta
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tarcutta. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tarcutta
Same Postcode (2652)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.