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Taralga

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

403
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal 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 Upper Lachlan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Upper Lachlan
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
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Taralga for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$625K
13 sales · ▲ 4.6% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
403
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Upper Lachlan Local Government Area, which contains Taralga. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
101.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
112.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
225.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
135.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Upper Lachlan →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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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.

What is the median house price in Taralga? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $625,000, up 4.6% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Taralga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Taralga is part of the Upper Lachlan LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.