Queensland · Postcode 4421
Tara postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 254 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Tara at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Tara ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of QLD suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tara vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tara | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $867 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $180 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $758 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 48 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 17.0% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tara is a locality 254 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4421. It falls within the Darling Downs - Maranoa region. The local government area is Western Downs.
According to the 2021 Census, Tara has a population of 1,980 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $867, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 17.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 214 (10.8% of residents).
Housing in Tara includes a median weekly rent of $180, median monthly mortgage repayment of $758, with 765 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 74.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tara scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Tara include Tara Shire State College and St Joseph's School.
Tara is part of the Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa statistical area in Queensland.
Tara details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4421 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,980 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $867/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $479/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $180 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $758 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 1291.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 765 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 214 (10.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.2768311 |
| Longitude | 150.4574273 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 254 km |
| Region (SA4) | Darling Downs - Maranoa |
| Area (SA3) | Darling Downs (West) - Maranoa |
| Local Government | Western Downs |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
| State Electorate | Warrego |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 346 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 187 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 383 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 601 (30.4%) |
| 65+ years | 459 (23.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 321 (16.2%) |
| Asthma | 263 (13.3%) |
| Diabetes | 152 (7.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 141 (7.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 86 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 82 (4.1%) |
| Dementia | 24 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 33 (4.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 292 (39.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 264 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 154 (20.7%) |
Schools in Tara
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tara. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tara
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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.