Tarro
NSW 2322 • Rest of NSW
About Tarro
Tarro is a lower-Hunter suburb on the Newcastle-Maitland corridor, around 20 km north-west of Newcastle CBD. The 2021 Census records a population of 1,703, concentrated in established residential pockets near transport corridors. The suburb combines suburban housing with nearby industrial, freight and floodplain landscapes. Its position between major regional centres gives it a practical commuter and logistics-linked character.
Residents use nearby Beresfield, Maitland and Newcastle centres for shopping, education and employment, while local services support day-to-day needs. Tarro station and nearby bus routes provide access across the Hunter, although car travel remains common for work trips. The suburb benefits from proximity to major roads including links to the Pacific Motorway and New England Highway corridors. Tarro appeals to households wanting relatively affordable access to both Newcastle and Maitland job markets.
Tarro falls under postcode 2322 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Hunter local bus routes — Maitland and Newcastle interchanges 25-55 min
- Cross-suburban services — Raymond Terrace / Beresfield 20-40 min
- School and peak services — Local education and employment precincts 15-40 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Tarro has useful rail access for Newcastle commuting, with additional bus and road options across the lower Hunter.
Residential areas are walkable locally, but most work, major shopping and recreational trips are by train, bus or car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Beresfield Public School ICSEA 918Lawson Ave
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Francis Greenway High School ICSEA 9124964 1282 10 Lawson Ave
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Black Hill Public School ICSEA 9824930 3137 408 Black Hill Rd
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Anderson Drive
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Tarro Public School ICSEA 8924966 1255 5 Eastern Ave
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Thornton Public School ICSEA 9744964 1369 28 Government Rd
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Woodberry Learning Centre ICSEA 844Lawson Avenue
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Woodberry Public School ICSEA 817Lawson Ave
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Tarro, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Tarro by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tarro Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tarro" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
6 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 41
- 2. China 14
- 3. New Zealand 12
- 4. Netherlands 10
- 5. Scotland 8
- 6. Vietnam 6
- 7. Philippines 5
- 8. Germany 4
- 9. Malaysia 4
- 10. Ireland 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)