Tathra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tathra NSW is 1,527 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tathra is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Tathra is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Tathra has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Tathra has a population density of 74 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tathra is England. The most common religion is No religion (48.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Sinhalese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tathra is $1,603.

There were 9 recorded offences in Tathra in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
1,527
Census 2021
Median income
$746/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
56years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tathra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tathra is $746 a week, 2% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,176th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $65 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 56, 13 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTathraTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$746/wk$765/wk −2%$766/wk
Household income$1,221/wk$1,704/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$385/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,603/mo$1,965/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age5643 +13 yrs42
Rent share of household income26.2%22.6% +3.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tathra, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tathra Population

1,527 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tathra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$746/wk
$38,792 per year
Ranked 4,605 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
56years
18 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tathra Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,221/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 26.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Tathra against your income

About $5,291 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $901/wk
Rent share 26.2%

Tathra Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1048
avg ICSEA score
171
total students
Tathra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 171 students
1048
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tathra Map

Tathra, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tathra, New South Wales: 36.7373°S, 149.9665°E

Tathra Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Tathra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (764) Female 50.0% (763)

Population Density

74
people per km²
1,527 people · 20.8 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,562
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
New Zealand
1.3%
Germany
0.8%
Canada
0.6%
India
0.6%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
United States of America
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Sinhalese
0.5%
Nepali
0.5%
Italian
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
French
0.3%
German
0.3%
Greek
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.7%
Australian
40.9%
Irish
18.3%
Scottish
12.1%
German
5.9%
Dutch
1.6%
Chinese
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.4%
Italian
1.4%
Polish
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
48.7%
Anglican
17.7%
Catholic
15.5%
Not stated
6.4%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.6%
Buddhism
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.5% 676
Separated
2.8% 38
Divorced
12.4% 170
Widowed
7.6% 104
Never married
27.7% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
47.2%
Couple: children under 15
28.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.8%
One parent: children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.5%
2 persons
42.6%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
7.9%
5 persons
2.7%
6+ persons
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tathra

Housing Tenure

Of the 714 occupied private dwellings in Tathra at the 2021 Census, 26.2% were rented, 49.3% owned outright and 20.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
49.3% 352 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.4% 146 dwellings
Rented
26.2% 187 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 15 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
9.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.2%
2 bedrooms
26.6%
3 bedrooms
39.3%
4 bedrooms
23.1%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.9%
$300-$449/mo
6.5%
$450-$599/mo
3.2%
$600-$799/mo
3.2%
$800-$999/mo
4.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.0%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
43.0%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Tathra

Employment

Employed full-time
28.9% 360 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 255 people
Unemployed
1.6% 20 people
Not in labour force
49.0% 611 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
35.6%
Managers
16.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.8%
Community & Personal Service
10.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.5%
Labourers
5.6%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
8.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.9%
$400-$499/wk
4.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Did not go to work
14.2%
Walked only
6.4%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Truck
1.0%
Bicycle
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
32.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Postgraduate Degree
9.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Health
20.8%
Management & Commerce
15.9%
Education
11.9%
Society & Culture
11.7%
Engineering
11.4%
Architecture & Building
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Agriculture & Environment
4.9%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Information Technology
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.3%
Secondary: Government
18.4%
Vocational Education
17.4%
Secondary: Catholic
15.5%
Pre-school
6.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary: Catholic
1.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
4.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
150
Arthritis
86
Heart disease
61
Asthma
56
Lung condition
51
Diabetes
46
Cancer
45
Kidney disease
21
Stroke
21
Dementia
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 214
Did not provide
83.5% 1,084

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
33.7% 437
Not a volunteer
66.3% 861

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.5% 58
Never served
95.5% 1,241

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
11.2%
2 children
34.4%
3 children
21.9%
4 children
8.1%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
24
1961: 1970
27
1971: 1980
22
1981: 1990
17
1991: 2000
8
2001: 2010
24
2011: 2015
10
2016
4
2017
4
2018
3
2019
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,279
Moved from NSW
64
Moved: same area (SA2)
51
Moved from VIC
13
Moved from ACT
10
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from QLD
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.8%
5: 14 hours
34.3%
15: 29 hours
18.3%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.8%
Step family: no other children
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tathra Crime Statistics

9 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Theft
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Tathra

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tathra

What is the population of Tathra NSW?

The population of Tathra NSW is 1,527 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 74 people per km². Tathra is ranked #3,372 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tathra?

The median personal income in Tathra NSW is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year. The median household income is $1,221 per week. Family income is $1,562 per week. Tathra is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tathra?

Median rent in Tathra NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Tathra ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tathra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tathra NSW is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tathra?

The median age in Tathra NSW is 56 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tathra a good suburb to live in?

Tathra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,527. The median income is $746/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13789. All dollar figures in AUD.