Tarcutta NSW

Postcode 2652 · Wagga Wagga LGA

Tarcutta is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Wagga Wagga local government area (postcode 2652). With a population of 425, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $66K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, sales. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Tarcutta is $675,000, having surged 87.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Tarcutta is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 874, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 28 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wagga Wagga LGA is moderate at 5,356 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tarcutta offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($675K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +87.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$675K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+87.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$675K
87.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$205
POPULATION
425
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,265
Personal Income /wk$730
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Wagga Wagga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,356
Total Incidents3,693
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops28
Caltex Service Station/Sydney St
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA874
Total Students22
Government1
Tarcutta Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 874
Data: 2026