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Taralga

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

403
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
119.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Taralga

Taralga is a small historic village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within Upper Lachlan Shire at an elevation of approximately 845 metres above sea level. Located 237 kilometres south-west of Sydney, 44 kilometres north of Goulburn, and 135 kilometres north-east of Canberra, the village sits at the intersection of the Goulburn-Oberon Road and the Laggan-Taralga Road. With a population of around 403 residents across an expansive 119 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled grazing district with a long colonial history and a cold-climate character unusual for inland New South Wales.

Taralga is best known to visitors for its proximity to the renowned Wombeyan Caves, a spectacular karst cave system accessible via a winding mountain road to the north-east. The village has a volatile highland climate, receiving occasional snowfall in winter and brisk temperatures year-round, lending it a unique character among New South Wales localities. A small collection of historic buildings, pastoral properties, and a tight-knit community give Taralga a genuine outback village feel, appealing to those who seek solitude, natural scenery, and a pace of life firmly rooted in the Australian grazing tradition.

Taralga falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
119.38 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Goulburn or Crookwell N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
237 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Goulburn station (~44 km) then NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.5 hrs

🛣️ Accessible from Goulburn via the Goulburn-Oberon Road; no public transport to the village itself

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote highland village with no public transport; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Taralga by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Taralga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Taralga" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
403
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taralga known for? +

Taralga is known for its proximity to the Wombeyan Caves, a spectacular limestone cave system, and for its distinctive highland climate that brings cold winters and occasional snowfall. The village has a rich colonial history and a quiet, authentic Australian grazing town character.

How far is Taralga from Sydney? +

Taralga is approximately 237 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Hume Highway and Goulburn-Oberon Road.

Does Taralga have public transport? +

Taralga has no public transport services. The nearest train station is Goulburn, approximately 44 kilometres to the south, on the NSW TrainLink Main Southern Line connecting Sydney and Melbourne.

What is the population of Taralga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Taralga has a population of approximately 403 residents spread across a large area of 119 square kilometres, making it a sparsely settled highland locality.

Is Taralga a good place to live? +

Taralga suits those seeking a remote, peaceful rural lifestyle in a distinctive highland setting. It is well-suited to self-sufficient lifestyles and those who appreciate natural scenery and grazing country, but residents must be comfortable with long drives to access services in Goulburn or Crookwell.

What is the postcode for Taralga? +

The postcode for Taralga is 2580, which it shares with Goulburn and surrounding localities in the Southern Tablelands.