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Tarrington

VIC 3301 • Victoria

328
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
55.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Tarrington

Tarrington is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated approximately 15 kilometres east of Hamilton in the Glenelg Shire. With a population of around 328 residents spread across nearly 56 square kilometres of gently undulating pastoral land, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The area is characterised by open grazing paddocks, volcanic-soil farmland, and the quiet charm typical of the Western Districts. It sits within the federal electorate of Wannon and the state electorate of South-West Coast.

Life in Tarrington revolves around agriculture, with sheep and beef cattle grazing dominating the landscape. Residents rely on nearby Hamilton for schools, shopping, healthcare, and other services. The community is tight-knit and largely made up of multigenerational farming families who value the peaceful rural lifestyle. The region's volcanic soils also support some cropping, and the area is close to the Grampians and Great Ocean Road for occasional day trips.

Tarrington falls under postcode 3301 and is governed by the Southern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3301
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.12°, 142.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
55.87 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3301

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3301 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,152
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,703

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3301; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Hamilton 20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
N/A — no direct rail service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr

🛣️ Hamilton is the nearest regional centre (~15 km). V/Line coaches connect Hamilton to Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or local services; private vehicle is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
328
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
139.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Down 59.2%
Motor vehicle theft
72.6 / 100k
2yr Up 19.5% 10yr Down 26.9%
Non-FV assault
405.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 104.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
133 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.9%
View all offence subgroups for Southern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tarrington located? +

Tarrington is a rural locality in south-western Victoria, approximately 15 km east of Hamilton in the Glenelg Shire.

What is the population of Tarrington? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tarrington has a population of approximately 328 people.

What is the nearest major town to Tarrington? +

Hamilton is the nearest major town, about 15 km to the west, offering schools, hospitals, shopping, and other services.

Is there public transport in Tarrington? +

There is no local public transport. Residents drive to Hamilton, which has V/Line coach connections to Melbourne.

Is Tarrington a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tarrington is part of the Southern Grampians 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.