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Tarrawarra

VIC 3775 • Victoria

81
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
13.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffluentQuietSemi-Rural

About Tarrawarra

Tarrawarra is a small rural locality in the heart of the Yarra Valley, approximately 55 kilometres northeast of Melbourne within the Yarra Ranges Shire Council area. With a population of just 81 residents across 13.6 square kilometres, it is characterised by rolling green hills, vineyards, and pastoral farmland along a sweeping arc of the Yarra River. The postcode median taxable income of $47,610 reflects a mix of established rural landholders and those drawn to the valley's prestigious wine and arts landscape.

Tarrawarra is home to the nationally significant TarraWarra Museum of Art, a contemporary gallery established by philanthropists Eva and Marc Besen, as well as TarraWarra Estate, a respected winery producing premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Cistercian Tarrawarra Abbey, a working Trappist monastery founded in 1954, sits on 400 hectares of farmland and welcomes guests for retreat. The locality sits between Healesville and Yarra Glen, both roughly 5 to 7 kilometres away, surrounded by world-class wineries including Domaine Chandon and Coldstream Hills.

Tarrawarra falls under postcode 3775 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3775
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yarra Ranges
Federal Electorate
McEwen
State Electorate
Eildon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.64°, 145.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.61 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lilydale Station
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Route 685 — Lilydale to Healesville 40-50 min to Lilydale

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
58 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Lilydale Station then Lilydale line to Flinders Street (~70 min total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hour 15 min - 1 hour 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hour 15 min

🛣️ Via Maroondah Highway or Eastern Freeway. Healesville (5 km) and Yarra Glen (7 km) are nearest towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; nearest amenities are in Healesville or Yarra Glen

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
81
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarrawarra known for? +

Tarrawarra is best known for the TarraWarra Museum of Art, one of Australia's leading private contemporary art museums, and TarraWarra Estate, a premium Yarra Valley winery. The locality is also home to Tarrawarra Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1954. The name 'Tarrawarra' is of Wurundjeri origin, possibly meaning 'slow waters' after the winding Yarra River.

How far is Tarrawarra from Melbourne CBD? +

Tarrawarra is approximately 55 to 60 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around a 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minute drive via the Maroondah Highway or Eastern Freeway.

Does Tarrawarra have public transport? +

Tarrawarra has very limited public transport. The nearest train station is Lilydale, approximately 25 kilometres southwest, with bus route 685 (Lilydale to Healesville) passing through the area. A car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Tarrawarra? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tarrawarra has a population of 81 residents across approximately 13.6 square kilometres. It is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Yarra Valley.

Is Tarrawarra a good place to live? +

Tarrawarra offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in one of Victoria's most scenic regions. It suits those who value privacy, open space, and proximity to the Yarra Valley's wineries and cultural attractions, while accepting the trade-off of car-dependent living.

What is the postcode for Tarrawarra? +

The postcode for Tarrawarra, Victoria is 3775.