Tarleton, TAS 7310 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Tarleton is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7310, home to 377 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 204 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$250 /wk
Population377
Median age46
Area5.4 km²
To CBD204 km
LGALatrobe (Tas.)

Demographics

Population
377
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,682 /week
Median personal income
$780 /week
Median family income
$1,771 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Latrobe (Tas.)
Statistical region (SA4)
West and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Lyons
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$250 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,430
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Latrobe Primary School Primary · Government
  • Spreyton Primary School Primary · Government
  • Latrobe High School Secondary · Government
  • Miandetta Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Tarleton, Mersey Main Rd before Tarleton Rd bus · 152 m
  • Tarleton, Mersey Main Rd after Tarleton Rd bus · 171 m
  • Tarleton, Mersey Main Rd before Arnold St bus · 458 m
  • Tarleton, Mersey Main Rd before Henslowe St bus · 540 m
  • Mersey Main Rd opp Cornicks Rd bus · 1256 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 7 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 4 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (21.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Devonport Airport, 50.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 150 resolvable premises in Tarleton. 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: 100.0%

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: 326 across the Latrobe (Tas.) LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 210 other offences, 81 violent offences, 12 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Latrobe (Tas.) — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Tarleton?

Tarleton (TAS 7310) had 377 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Latrobe (Tas.) local government area.

What is the median rent in Tarleton?

The median advertised rent in Tarleton is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Tarleton?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Tarleton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Latrobe Primary School (3.2 km), Spreyton Primary School (3.7 km), Latrobe High School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Tarleton?

Tarleton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Tarleton?

Across Latrobe LGA, 326 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (210), violent (81), break-ins (12). 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 Tarleton?

In Tarleton, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 16.7°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Devonport Airport weather station (50.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Tarleton?

6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tarleton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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