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Tarong Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tarong Compares
Tarong vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tarong | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,047 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $205 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,002 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 14.7% +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.
Tarong is a locality 139 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4615. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is South Burnett.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarong has a population of 193 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,047, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 14.7%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 10 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in Tarong includes a median weekly rent of $205, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,002, with 68 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarong scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Tarong is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Tarong Details
| Postcode | 4615 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 193 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,047/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $462/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $205 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,002 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 93.3 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 68 |
| Australian Citizens | 82.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -26.7671918 |
| Longitude | 151.8672902 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 139 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | South Burnett |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 30 (15.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 20 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 31 (16.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 76 (39.4%) |
| 65+ years | 49 (25.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 25 (13.0%) |
| Cancer | 13 (6.7%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (6.2%) |
| Asthma | 9 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 13 (21.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 31 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (29.0%) |
Suburbs Near Tarong
Same Postcode (4615)
More Tarong Data
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.