Tallarook Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Tallarook is a locality approximately 79 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Tallarook is 3659, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Tallarook has a population of 748 (386 males, 366 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Tallarook is $1,775, with a median personal income of $808 per week.
The median weekly rent is $263 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (8), South Africa (8), and New Zealand (7).
93.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Tallarook shows 390 people employed (231 full-time, 114 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (54), technicians & trades (46), and managers (39).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Tallarook has an IRSAD score of 1005 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Tallarook covers an area of 177.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4 persons per km².
Statistically, Tallarook sits within the Upper Goulburn Valley area, part of the broader Hume region. It falls under the Mitchell local government area.
The federal electorate for Tallarook is Nicholls (Rural).
Tallarook Details
| Postcode | 3659 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 748 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,775/week |
| Median Personal Income | $808/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $263 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 177.9 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 289 |
| Completed Year 12 | 40.6% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 13 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -37.1126 |
| Longitude | 145.1155 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 79 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Goulburn Valley |
| Local Government | Mitchell |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 108 (14.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 83 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 127 (17.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 256 (34.2%) |
| 65+ years | 173 (23.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 78 (10.4%) |
| Arthritis | 39 (5.2%) |
| Asthma | 38 (5.1%) |
| Diabetes | 32 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 20 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 14 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (3.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 57 (19.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 97 (33.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 126 (43.6%) |