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Tarlo, NSW 2580

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Median House

$1,500,000

market range $1.1M-$1.5M

Median Unit

$560,000

Gross Yield (houses)

2.0%

1yr Growth

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Tarlo market and investor summary

In Tarlo, NSW 2580, the median house sells for around $1.5M, on a gross rental yield of 2.0% for houses. At 6.0% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 6.0% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 119 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Tarlo: people, income and schools

About 171 people live in Tarlo, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 83% 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 $81,000 a year (about $1,560 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 18.5 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.

Population
171
+4% over 5yr
Median age
53 years
Median household income
$81,000/yr
Households renting
7%
Family households
78%
Socio-economic rank
4/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
3.5%

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Tarlo

What should I check before investing in Tarlo?

Tarlo has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Tarlo?

The median property price in Tarlo, NSW 2580 is $1.5M for houses and $560K for units.

What rental yield does Tarlo show?

The gross rental yield in Tarlo is 2.0% for houses and 4.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

How tight is the rental market in Tarlo?

The current vacancy rate in Tarlo is 6.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.

How many people live in Tarlo?

Tarlo has a population of approximately 171 residents, with a median age of 53.

Is Tarlo affordable to buy in?

A median house in Tarlo costs about 18.5 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 Tarlo's population growing?

The population of Tarlo 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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