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Tarrone

VIC 3283 • Victoria

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Tarrone

Tarrone is a rural locality in the Shire of Moyne in south-west Victoria, situated in the Western District farming belt between Warrnambool and the Great Ocean Road coast. Covering approximately 88.5 square kilometres of largely flat to gently undulating land, the locality had a population of 69 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled agricultural district. Farming and grazing, including dairy, cropping, and sheep grazing, define the local landscape and economy.

The locality lies within the broader South-West Coast region, with Warrnambool — the regional centre of south-west Victoria — accessible to the east, and the spectacular Shipwreck Coast and Great Ocean Road within reach to the south. Residents rely on nearby towns for all essential services, with no local shops or public facilities within the locality itself. Tarrone is representative of the quiet, productive agricultural localities that characterise the Moyne Shire hinterland, offering wide open paddocks, clean air, and a strong connection to the land.

Tarrone falls under postcode 3283 and is governed by the Moyne 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
3283
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.31°, 142.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.53 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3283

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3283 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,892
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,103

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3283; 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 Melbourne CBD

Distance
265 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line train from Warrnambool (approx. 40 km east) to Melbourne Southern Cross takes around 3h 10min
By Car (Peak)
3h–3h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 45min–3h

🛣️ A car is essential; the Princes Highway and Hamilton Highway connect the region to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tarrone is a farming locality with no local services; all errands require a car, with Warrnambool and Port Campbell being the nearest service centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarrone known for? +

Tarrone is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the Moyne Shire, characterised by dairy, cropping, and sheep grazing properties across open pastoral land. It sits close to the South-West Coast region, near the iconic Shipwreck Coast and Great Ocean Road.

How far is Tarrone from Melbourne? +

Tarrone is approximately 265 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, making it a drive of around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours via the Princes Highway or Hamilton Highway.

Does Tarrone have public transport? +

Tarrone has no public transport services. The nearest rail connection is at Warrnambool, approximately 40 kilometres east, where V/Line trains run to Melbourne Southern Cross. A car is the only practical means of transport for residents.

What is the population of Tarrone? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tarrone had a population of 69 residents, spread across approximately 88.5 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Shire of Moyne.

Is Tarrone a good place to live? +

Tarrone suits those seeking a very rural lifestyle with access to productive agricultural land, and who are within driving distance of Warrnambool's services and the spectacular Shipwreck Coast. It is best suited to farming families and those who prefer quiet, open countryside well away from urban centres.

What is the postcode for Tarrone? +

The postcode for Tarrone, Victoria is 3283.

Is Tarrone a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tarrone is part of the Moyne 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.