Tarcutta, NSW 2652 — Suburb Profile

In short

Tarcutta is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2652, home to 425 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Griffith local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 368 km from the Sydney CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$205 /wk

Population425

Median age43

Area413.1 km²

To CBD368 km

LGAWagga Wagga

Demographics

Population: 425
Median age: 43 years
Median household income: $1,265 /week
Median personal income: $730 /week
Median family income: $1,762 /week
Average household size: 2.4
Persons per bedroom: 0.7
Local government area: Wagga Wagga
Statistical region (SA4): Riverina
Remoteness classification: Remote Australia
Federal electorate: Riverina

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $205 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,083
Rent share of household income: 16%

Schools

Tarcutta Public School Primary · Government

Transport

Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops

Closest stops:

Sydney St At Young St bus · 100 m
Sydney St After Spring St bus · 132 m
Spring St At Sydney St bus · 207 m
Cynthia St Before Spring St bus · 245 m
Tarcutta Rest Area bus · 245 m

Lifestyle & amenities

2 pubs and bars
6 parks and reserves
2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
Annual rainfall: 572 mm
Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 32.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 94.4% of the 248 resolvable premises in Tarcutta. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

Fixed Wireless: 94.4%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

Safety

Recorded offences: 243 across postcode 2652 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 58 other offences, 55 violent offences, 42 theft.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tarcutta?

Tarcutta (NSW 2652) had 425 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area.

What is the median rent in Tarcutta?

The median advertised rent in Tarcutta is $205/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tarcutta?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Tarcutta covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tarcutta Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tarcutta?

Tarcutta is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tarcutta?

Across postcode 2652, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (58), violent (55), theft (42). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Tarcutta?

In Tarcutta, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (32.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Tarcutta?

17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tarcutta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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