Victoria · Postcode 3451
Tarilta postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 98 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Tarilta at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
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
Tarilta vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarilta | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,374 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,000 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 62 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tarilta is a locality 98 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3451. It falls within the Bendigo region. The local government area is Mount Alexander.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarilta has a population of 26 with a median age of 62. The median weekly household income is $1,374, below the VIC average.
Housing in Tarilta includes a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,000, 7 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarilta scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Tarilta is part of the Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton statistical area in Victoria.
Tarilta details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3451 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 26 |
| Median Age | 62 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,374/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 7.1 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 7 |
| Australian Citizens | 73.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -37.1863125 |
| Longitude | 144.188367 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 98 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bendigo |
| Area (SA3) | Heathcote - Castlemaine - Kyneton |
| Local Government | Mount Alexander |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 6 (23.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 8 (30.8%) |
| 65+ years | 7 (26.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 6 (23.1%) |
| Asthma | 4 (15.4%) |
| Arthritis | 3 (11.5%) |
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 | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4 (28.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 10 (71.4%) |
Suburbs Near Tarilta
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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.