Tarcutta
NSW 2652 • New South Wales
About Tarcutta
Tarcutta is a small historic town in south-western New South Wales, located approximately 438 kilometres south-west of Sydney and around 50 kilometres south of Wagga Wagga, just 3 kilometres east of the Hume Highway. Proclaimed as a village in 1890, the town had a population of around 446 people at the 2016 census, with the broader locality reaching approximately 613 residents. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area and serves as a modest stopping point on one of Australia's busiest inland highway corridors.
Tarcutta provides essential services for local farming families and highway travellers, including a fuel station, hotel, and basic amenities. The surrounding district is characterised by sheep and grain farming on the fertile Riverina plains. Residents commute to Wagga Wagga for major shopping, healthcare, education, and employment, while the town retains a tight-knit country community identity rooted in its rural and pastoral heritage.
Tarcutta falls under postcode 2652 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Wagga Wagga / Albury ~45 min to Wagga Wagga
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Tarcutta is a highway town on the Hume Highway corridor. Wagga Wagga is the nearest major centre (~52 km north).
Small town with very limited walkable services; most residents rely on private vehicles for shopping and employment in Wagga Wagga.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Boree Creek Public School ICSEA 927Lockhart-Morundah Rd
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Goolgowi Public School ICSEA 935Penney St
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Junee St
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Humula Public School ICSEA 1004School St
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Ladysmith Public School ICSEA 987Tywong St
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Marrar Public School ICSEA 1008Centenary Drive
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Matong Public School ICSEA 961Main St
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Rosewood Public School ICSEA 739Humula St
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Tarcutta Public School ICSEA 874Centenary Ave
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Uranquinty Public School ICSEA 940Pearson St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tarcutta by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tarcutta Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tarcutta" under Suburb