NSW · Newcastle Council
Tarro, 2322
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Affordable
- Green space
- Schools
- Shops
Suburb profile
Tarro is a practical smaller community in Newcastle, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The metro area remains accessible without feeling caught up in the inner-city rush. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,703
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,167
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 26 of 746
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 49.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 66 / 47 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $575
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $670
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $660
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 245
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 153
- Against the person
- 45
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.5%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault181
- Fraud177
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment235
- Malicious Damage To Property172
- Transport Regulatory Offences284
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 952.5
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolPrimary
- Tarro Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Anderson Dr After Western Av
- Christie Rd At Burgess Pde
- New England Hwy Opp Quarter Sessions Rd
- New England Hwy Opp Quarter Sessions Rd
- Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School, Anderson Dr (Hail And Ride)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksM1 Pacific Motorway/Pacific Highway, Black Hill Road13 Jun 2023 – 29 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
48 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space27 EASTERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)13 WEINGARTNER AVENUE TARRO 2322Additional Information Requested
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development17 WEINGARTNER AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading39 Anderson Drive, TarroDetermined
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)13 WEINGARTNER AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces37 CHRISTIE ROAD TARRO 2322Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure18 WESTERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure76 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
2025· 12 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure69 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Withdrawn
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces37 CHRISTIE ROAD TARRO 2322Determined
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 HARTZER PLACE TARRO 2322Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation133 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure86A ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure36 SAPPHIRE DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development17 WEINGARTNER AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home88A ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
June 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structureU 2 2 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support1 NORTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 BURGESS PARADE TARRO 2322Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure67 CHRISTIE ROAD TARRO 2322Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation21A EASTERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure9 LANG CRESCENT TARRO 2322Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Centre-based child care; Hours of operation and trading39 Anderson Drive, TarroDetermined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 LANG CRESCENT TARRO 2322Determined
July 2024
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)7 BURGESS PARADE TARRO 2322Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 LANG CRESCENT TARRO 2322Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport7 SOUTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 SOUTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 LANG CRESCENT TARRO 2322Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 LANG CRESCENT TARRO 2322Determined
October 2023
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure29 NORTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport7 SOUTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
August 2023
- Shed67 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces6 WEINGARTNER AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
March 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development101 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spacesU 2 22 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces101 ANDERSON DRIVE TARRO 2322Determined
July 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces20 SOUTHERN AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
May 2022
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 CENTRAL AVENUE TARRO 2322Determined
April 2022
- Other1 BEVERLEY CLOSE TARRO 2322Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
14 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (5)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Anderson Dr (Hail And Ride)Bus stop
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Eastern Av (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School, Northern AvBus stop
- Playground
- Public toilets
- TarroTrain station
- Tarro, Platform 1Train station
- Tarro, Platform 2Train station
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Fiona John ParkPark
- McCaulay ParkPark
- Tarro ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 32.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4825th in Australia
- State rank
- 1546th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #92 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #751 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime181
- Fraudcrime177
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime235
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime172
- Transport Regulatory Offencescrime284
- Anderson Dr After Western Avtransport
- Christie Rd At Burgess Pdetransport
- New England Hwy Opp Quarter Sessions Rdtransport
- New England Hwy Opp Quarter Sessions Rdtransport
- Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School, Anderson Dr (Hail And Ride)transport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
More in Newcastle Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.