TARALGA
Investor score
46
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
$695,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
3.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-0.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for TARALGA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
TARALGA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$520/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+1.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
1.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.79%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
47 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
TARALGA is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 3.9% with stable tenant demand
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,470/wk
$47k taxable p.a.
Renters
28.5%
67.9% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.9%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
75%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
22.6%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
18.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
3.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.7 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
166.1 km
Regional
Days on market
55 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
43.0%
Buyer's market
Walkability
9 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
100.9 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
22/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 2580
🏫Primary (13)
Tambelin Independent School
Independent · Yrs K-6
St Joseph's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6
Goulburn West Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Wollondilly Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Goulburn East Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Taralga Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Tarago Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bradfordville Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Goulburn North Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Goulburn South Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Windellama Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
Goulburn Public School
Government · Yrs K-6
🎓Secondary (3)
Trinity Catholic College Goulburn
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Mulwaree High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
Goulburn High School
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (1)
OneSchool Global NSW - Goulburn
Independent · Yrs 3-12
⭐Special (1)
The Crescent School
Government · Yrs U
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.1 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Average18 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
17
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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