Tatton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tatton NSW is 2,560 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tatton is $1,009 per week ($52,468 per year). Median rent in Tatton is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Tatton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Tatton has a population density of 1,448 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tatton is India. The most common religion is Catholic (33.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tatton is $1,939.

There were 7 recorded offences in Tatton in 2025-26, a rate of 3 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

Population
2,560
Census 2021
Median income
$1,009/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$385/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Tatton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tatton is $1,009 a week, 32% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 347th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $385 a week, the same as the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger 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.
MeasureTattonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,009/wk$765/wk +32%$766/wk
Household income$2,337/wk$1,704/wk +37%$1,637/wk
Rent$385/wk$385/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,939/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4043 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.5%22.6% −6.1 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 Tatton, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tatton Population

2,560 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tatton Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,009/wk
$52,468 per year
Ranked 1,175 of 14,663
Median Rent
$385/wk
$1,668 per month
Ranked 2,381 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,939/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Tatton Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,337/wk
Median rent $385/wk
Rent to income 16.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Tatton against your income

About $10,127 a month
Median rent $385/wk
Left after rent $1,952/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Tatton Schools

15
schools nearby
8
government
962
avg ICSEA score
5,441
total students
Lutheran School Wagga Wagga Independent
Primary · K-6 · 332 students
1120
ICSEA
Mater Dei Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 322 students
1075
ICSEA
Mater Dei Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 749 students
1050
ICSEA
Sacred Heart Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 338 students
1033
ICSEA
Henschke Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 603 students
1029
ICSEA
OneSchool Global NSW - Wagga Wagga Independent
Combined · 3-12 · 36 students
990
ICSEA
Sturt Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 306 students
966
ICSEA
Lake Albert Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 434 students
963
ICSEA
Kooringal High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 839 students
959
ICSEA
Kooringal Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 390 students
933
ICSEA
Shepherds Park School Government
Secondary · U · 17 students
870
ICSEA
Red Hill Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 325 students
831
ICSEA
Mount Austin Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
824
ICSEA
Mount Austin High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 522 students
822
ICSEA
Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga Campus Independent
Primary

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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Tatton Map

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Tatton, New South Wales: 35.1596°S, 147.3592°E

Tatton Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Tatton

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.5% (1,190) Female 53.5% (1,368)

Population Density

1,448
people per km²
2,560 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,694
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

India
2.9%
Egypt
2.0%
England
1.4%
Iraq
0.7%
South Africa
0.7%
New Zealand
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
3.6%
Malayalam
3.2%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Tagalog
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Punjabi
0.2%
Italian
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
41.4%
English
38.0%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
10.8%
German
4.4%
Indian
3.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.5%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
1.6%
Chinese
1.3%
French
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

Catholic
33.6%
No religion
22.2%
Anglican
16.9%
Uniting Church
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.7%
Orintal Orthdx
3.7%
Not stated
3.4%
Christian (other)
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
57.1% 1,140
Separated
2.5% 49
Divorced
6.7% 133
Widowed
6.3% 125
Never married
27.5% 548

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
50.6%
Couple: no children
22.6%
Couple: no children under 15
17.1%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%
One parent: no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
30.7%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tatton

Housing Tenure

Of the 863 occupied private dwellings in Tatton at the 2021 Census, 20.5% were rented, 38.4% owned outright and 40.6% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
38.4% 331 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.6% 350 dwellings
Rented
20.5% 177 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
7.8%
3 bedrooms
24.7%
4 bedrooms
55.8%
5 bedrooms
10.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
2.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
24.6%
2 vehicles
46.8%
3 vehicles
18.7%
4+ vehicles
8.2%

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

Work, income and education in Tatton

Employment

Employed full-time
44.6% 843 people
Employed part-time
24.5% 463 people
Unemployed
1.4% 26 people
Not in labour force
29.6% 560 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
36.5%
Managers
16.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
3.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
1.8%
$650-$799/wk
3.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.2%
Did not go to work
9.7%
Car (passenger)
5.6%
Walked only
0.9%
Bicycle
0.5%
Other
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bus
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Certificate III/IV
33.2%
Bachelor Degree
31.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Postgraduate Degree
10.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.1%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.6%
Health
18.0%
Education
13.3%
Engineering
11.7%
Society & Culture
11.5%
Architecture & Building
6.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
3.5%
Creative Arts
2.2%
Information Technology
2.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Catholic
19.6%
Secondary: Catholic
19.1%
Primary: Government
14.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
11.2%
Pre-school
10.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
9.8%
Vocational Education
8.4%
Secondary: Government
7.4%

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
91.3%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
221
Asthma
126
Arthritis
77
Heart disease
58
Diabetes
51
Cancer
41
Lung condition
35
Kidney disease
23
Dementia
21
Stroke
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 276
Did not provide
85.7% 1,660

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.9% 385
Not a volunteer
80.1% 1,551

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.2% 42
Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 9
Previously served
3.1% 61
Never served
94.2% 1,828

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
1 child
10.1%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
9.1%
5+ children
1.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
14
1961: 1970
11
1971: 1980
13
1981: 1990
19
1991: 2000
35
2001: 2010
110
2011: 2015
63
2016
30
2017
9
2018
14
2019
7
2020
7

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

Population Mobility

13.8%
moved in the last year
41.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,130
Moved from NSW
189
Moved: same area (SA2)
92
Moved from VIC
23
Moved from QLD
22
Moved from SA
6
Moved from overseas
6
Moved from ACT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
14.4%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
22.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.2%
Step family: no other children
8.0%
Blended family: no other children
4.4%
Other couple: children only
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tatton Crime Statistics

7 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
3
Theft
3
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 Tatton

The closest suburb to Tatton is Bourkelands, 1.1 km away.

Bourkelands
1.1 km away · income $1,003/wk · rent $360/wk
Tolland
1.7 km away · income $666/wk · rent $220/wk
Mount Austin
2.5 km away · income $612/wk · rent $250/wk
Kooringal (NSW)
2.8 km away · income $777/wk · rent $270/wk
Lake Albert (NSW)
3.1 km away · income $907/wk · rent $340/wk
Lloyd
3.4 km away · income $1,086/wk · rent $420/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tatton

What is the population of Tatton NSW?

The population of Tatton NSW is 2,560 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,448 people per km². Tatton is ranked #2,680 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tatton?

The median personal income in Tatton NSW is $1,009 per week, or $52,468 per year. The median household income is $2,337 per week. Family income is $2,694 per week. Tatton is ranked #1,175 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tatton?

Median rent in Tatton NSW is $385 per week ($1,668 per month). Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tatton ranks #2,381 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tatton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tatton NSW is $1,939. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tatton?

The median age in Tatton NSW is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tatton a good suburb to live in?

Tatton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,560. The median income is $1,009/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 13790. All dollar figures in AUD.