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Taralga, NSW 2580
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$560,000
market range $475K-$750K
Median Unit
$555,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
-4.7%
market range -17.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Taralga
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Taralga market and investor summary
In Taralga, NSW 2580, the median house sells for around $560K, on a gross rental yield of 3.4% for houses. House prices have moved -4.7% over the past year. At 2.2% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.4% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 63 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Taralga: people, income and schools
Taralga is home to around 403 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $61,000 a year (about $1,170 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 41 for walkability out of 100.
- Population
- 403
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $61,000/yr
- Households renting
- 14%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 966
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Walk score
- 41/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Taralga
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Search Taralga listings →Frequently asked questions about Taralga
What should I check before investing in Taralga?
Taralga has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Taralga?
The median property price in Taralga, NSW 2580 is $560K for houses and $555K for units.
What rental yield does Taralga show?
The gross rental yield in Taralga is 3.4% for houses and 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Taralga?
House prices in Taralga are down 4.7% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Taralga?
The current vacancy rate in Taralga is 2.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Taralga?
Taralga has a population of approximately 403 residents, with a median age of 53.
What schools are near Taralga?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Taralga. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Taralga affordable to buy in?
A median house in Taralga costs about 9.2 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Taralga's population growing?
The population of Taralga has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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