Talgarno, VIC 3691 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Talgarno is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3691, home to 245 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Albury local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 327 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$208 /wk
Population245
Median age45
Area141.8 km²
To CBD327 km
LGATowong

Demographics

Population
245
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,895 /week
Median personal income
$861 /week
Median family income
$2,166 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Towong
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$208 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Talgarno Primary School Primary · Government
  • Bethanga Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 68.4% of the 95 resolvable premises in Talgarno. 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: 68.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 31.6%

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.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 370 across postcode 3691 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 186 property offences, 101 violent offences, 23 public order offences.
  • Wider Towong LGA: 3,359 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Talgarno?

Talgarno (VIC 3691) had 245 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Towong local government area.

What is the median rent in Talgarno?

The median advertised rent in Talgarno is $208/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Talgarno?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Talgarno covering government sectors. Nearest include: Talgarno Primary School (0.1 km), Bethanga Primary School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Talgarno?

Talgarno is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (68.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Talgarno?

Across postcode 3691, 370 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (186), violent (101), public order (23). 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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