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VIC · Mitchell Council

Tallarook, VIC, 3659

Current weather

9.3°CRain showers

96% humidity · 17.6 km/h wind · 11.8° / 7.4° today · 18.5 mm rain

Desirability index

8.4/100

#482 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Tallarook is a small locality in the Mitchell area, home to around 748 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 167 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+24%), roughly 223.3 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, 18 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
748
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$1,775
Dwelling vacancy
18.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
67 of 358
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Employment rate
60%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
27 / 5 / 0

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
167
Against the person
37
Against property
79
Rate per 1,000 residents
223.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 20 residents
State safety percentile
92.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+23.7%

Most common offence types

  • A81 Dangerous Driving16
  • A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People13
  • B49 Other Theft43
  • C32 Drug Possession14
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order17

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
986
  • Tallarook Primary SchoolPrimary

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Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Tallarook Railway Station
  • Tallarook Station
  • Tallarook Station/Sanctuary Rd

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Roadworks & transport

18 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF01 Jun 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 02/06/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF01 Jun 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 29/04/2026 and 15/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 60 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HUME FREEWAY, HUME IN-MAIN RAMP OF28 Apr 2026 – 14 Aug 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

24 planning-related records

2021· 11 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    5/465 TALLAROOK PYALONG ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Development of land for a replacement dwelling
    65 SANCTUARY ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling
    ENNIS ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Withdrawn

  • April 2021

  • Development of the land for an agricultural shed.
    590 Elliotts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of the land for a dwelling
    19/465 TALLAROOK PYALONG ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an agricultural shed
    70 Ashes Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an agricultural building
    350 Tallarook Pyalong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Development of the land for a dwelling, two associated agricultural buildings and removal of native vegetation
    38 Old Hume HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for the construction of a dwelling and outbuilding
    605 Sungarrin RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Installation and display of replacement business identification signage
    45 Kilpara DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Installation and display of replacement business identification signage
    Hume FreewayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 13 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Multi-lot subdivision, creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1 and removal of native vegetation
    35 UPPER GOULBURN ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    119 Main RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Use of land for a store and reduction in car parking requirements.
    76 ASHES BRIDGE ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by the RA

  • October 2020

  • Development of the land for a dwelling and removal of native vegetation
    210 Tallarook Pyalong RoadLapsed
  • Use and development of the land for: ¿ A place of assembly (events) ¿ Accommodation for o Camping o group accommodation and o farm stays ¿ A function centre ¿ A licenced premises and ¿ Leisure and recreation facility (informal outdoor recreation, open sports ground, outdoor recreation facility)
    210 Tallarook Pyalong RoadWithdrawn

  • September 2020

  • Use and Development of the land for a Place of Assembly and Motor Racing Track (annual event)
    210 Tallarook Pyalong RoadNo permit required

  • July 2020

  • Use and development of land for a replacement dwelling and the change of use of the existing dwelling to an outbuilding.
    70 LEAHYS ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Buildings and works for an outbuilding
    70 Ashes Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for a dwelling and agricultural sheds
    38 Old Hume HighwayWithdrawn

  • April 2020

  • Re-subdivision of the land into 2 lots
    Landscape RoadLapsed

  • March 2020

  • VicSmart - Development of the land for an agricultural shed
    15 Breens RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of the land for an outbuilding
    70 Ashes Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Development and use of the land for a dwelling
    26/465 Tallarook Pyalong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

6 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • CWA ParkPark
  • Lowry Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Pulpit Rock Scenic ReserveNature reserve
  • Tallarook Bushland ReserveNature reserve
  • Tallarook Recreation ReservePark
  • Tallarook Wildflower Sanctuary Flora ReserveNature reserve

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
14
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
8.4/100
Cohort rank
#482 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • CWA Parkgovernmentpark
  • Lowry Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Pulpit Rock Scenic Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Tallarook Bushland Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Tallarook Recreation Reservegovernmentpark
  • Tallarook Wildflower Sanctuary Flora Reservegovernmentnature_reserve
  • Buildings and works for an agricultural buildingplanning350 Tallarook Pyalong RoadLodged 06 Apr 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for an outbuildingplanning70 Ashes Bridge RoadLodged 28 May 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development and use of the land for a dwellingplanning26/465 Tallarook Pyalong RoadLodged 17 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of land for a replacement dwellingplanning65 SANCTUARY ROAD TALLAROOK 3659Lodged 10 Aug 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

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