The size of Tarong is approximately 93.3 square kilometres. It has 6 parks covering nearly 24.5% of total area. The population of Tarong in 2011 was 457 people. By 2016 the population was 169 showing a population decline of 63.0% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Tarong is 60-69 years. Households in Tarong are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Tarong work in a labourer occupation. In 2011, 82.5% of the homes in Tarong were owner-occupied compared with 92.1% in 2016.