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Tarnook

VIC 3670 • Victoria

103
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Tarnook

Tarnook is a small rural locality in northeastern Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Benalla within the Benalla Rural City Council area. With a population of just 103 residents spread across nearly 30 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming community in one of Victoria's most versatile mixed-farming regions. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling pastoral country, with the district receiving an average annual rainfall of around 650 millimetres — ideal for livestock grazing and cropping.

Life in Tarnook revolves around the land, with properties in the area used for sheep and cattle grazing, equine pursuits, and hobby farming. The nearby town of Benalla provides essential services including shopping, schools, medical facilities, and a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne. Livestock markets at Euroa, Shepparton, and Barnawatha are within easy reach, and the Hume Freeway provides convenient road access to Melbourne, roughly two hours to the south. The area's warm, dry summers and cool, crisp winters define the rhythm of rural life here.

Tarnook falls under postcode 3670 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.62°, 145.85°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.86 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3670

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3670 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$38,023
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,518

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3670; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Benalla Railway Station
10 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No direct bus services to Tarnook — Benalla (nearest town) 10 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
V/Line from Benalla to Southern Cross, approx. 2.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours via Hume Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hours via Hume Freeway

🛣️ Benalla is the nearest service centre with rail, shops, and medical facilities; Hume Freeway provides direct road access to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
103
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarnook known for? +

Tarnook is a small farming locality in northeastern Victoria, known for its productive pastoral land suited to livestock grazing, cropping, and equine pursuits. It sits in one of Victoria's most versatile mixed-farming regions with reliable annual rainfall.

How far is Tarnook from Melbourne CBD? +

Tarnook is approximately 195 kilometres northeast of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours via the Hume Freeway. The nearby town of Benalla also has a V/Line rail service to Melbourne.

Does Tarnook have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport to Tarnook. The nearest railway station is Benalla, about 10 kilometres to the east, which is served by V/Line trains on the North East line to Melbourne and Albury.

What is the population of Tarnook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tarnook has a population of 103 residents spread across approximately 30 square kilometres of rural land, making it a very small and dispersed farming community.

Is Tarnook a good place to live? +

Tarnook suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with space for farming or hobby pursuits. It is close enough to Benalla for essential services, schools, and rail connections, while offering the peace and open landscape of the Victorian countryside.

What is the postcode for Tarnook? +

The postcode for Tarnook, Victoria is 3670, shared with surrounding localities in the Benalla district.

Is Tarnook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tarnook is part of the Benalla 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.