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Victoria · Postcode 3301
Tarrington postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 252 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Tarrington 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.
Where Tarrington ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tarrington vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tarrington | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,713 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $215 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,632 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 51 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% -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.
Tarrington is a locality 252 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3301. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Southern Grampians.
According to the 2021 Census, Tarrington has a population of 328 with a median age of 51. The median weekly household income is $1,713, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Tarrington includes a median weekly rent of $215, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,632, with 127 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tarrington scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Tarrington is served by Tarrington Lutheran School.
Tarrington is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Tarrington details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3301 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 328 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,713/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $725/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $215 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,632 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 55.9 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 127 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.766667 |
| Longitude | 142.1 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 252 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Southern Grampians |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (20.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 31 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 50 (15.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 97 (29.6%) |
| 65+ years | 90 (27.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 30 (9.1%) |
| Asthma | 18 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 11 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (0.9%) |
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 | 15 (13.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 56 (48.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 44 (38.3%) |
Schools in Tarrington
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tarrington. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tarrington
Same Postcode (3301)
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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.