Tara, QLD 4421 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tara is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4421, home to 1,980 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Western Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 255 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk
Population1,980
Median age48
Area1291.9 km²
To CBD255 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
1,980
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$867 /week
Median personal income
$479 /week
Median family income
$1,084 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$180 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$758
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • St Joseph's School (Tara) Primary · Catholic
  • Tara Shire State College Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 61.0% of the 1,327 resolvable premises in Tara. 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: 61.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 39.0%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Western Downs — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tara?

Tara (QLD 4421) had 1,980 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Tara?

The median advertised rent in Tara is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tara?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tara covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's School (Tara) (0.4 km), Tara Shire State College (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tara?

Tara is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (61% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tara?

Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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