Targa
TAS 7259 • Tasmania
About Targa
Targa is a small rural locality situated in central Tasmania, approximately 169 kilometres from Hobart CBD. The locality covers an area of 30.5 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 39 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of central Tasmania country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Tasmania.
Targa is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Tasmania. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Targa home.
Targa falls under postcode 7259 and is governed by the Launceston Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bass, while state elections fall under the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 7259
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7259 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7259; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Hobart CBD
🛣️ Targa is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Targa has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.