Tatton
Tatton's most telling number is 67.5%: the share of dwellings with four or more bedrooms, pointing to a suburb built around family households rather than investors or downsizers. Household income sits at the 89.1st percentile nationally, yet house prices are measured in the $800s rather than the millions, producing mortgage-to-income at a comfortable 19.2%. The workforce leans heavily public-sector: Healthcare (26.2%) and Education (16.9%) together account for more than 4 in 10 employed residents. University qualifications reach 37.4%, which is 7.3 points above the national average, while the overseas-born share of 14.0% runs 7.6 points below national, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born population.
Population
2,560
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,337/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Median House
$810K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $810,000 sits above most regional NSW markets, and the price has risen 9.6% in one year, from $780,000 in 2024 to $855,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,939, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.2%, well below the 30% stress benchmark and lower than most metro benchmarks. The stock strongly favours detached houses at 89.8% of dwellings, with apartments at just 9.8% and semi-detached at 0.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 67.5% of the housing mix, with three-bedroom at 24.7%, so this is primarily a large-family market. Outright owners (38.6%) outnumber mortgagees (40.8%) by a slim margin, while just 20.6% rent, signalling a stable, owner-dominated community.
For Buyers
The median house price of $810,000 sits above most regional NSW markets, and the price has risen 9.6% in one year, from $780,000 in 2024 to $855,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,939, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.2%, well below the 30% stress benchmark and lower than most metro benchmarks. The stock strongly favours detached houses at 89.8% of dwellings, with apartments at just 9.8% and semi-detached at 0.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 67.5% of the housing mix, with three-bedroom at 24.7%, so this is primarily a large-family market. Outright owners (38.6%) outnumber mortgagees (40.8%) by a slim margin, while just 20.6% rent, signalling a stable, owner-dominated community.
For Investors
A 20.6% renter share and weekly rent of $385 put Tatton's gross yield at roughly 2.5% against the $810,000 median, below what most income-focused investors target. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated, suggesting more rental supply than demand at present, which is a caution flag for new landlords. Development activity is modest at 12 applications in the past 12 months, with recent samples including a terrace and pool additions rather than large subdivisions. The 78.7% stability rate of residents who have not moved in 5 years signals low turnover compared to high-churn metro suburbs, which can limit both the tenant pool and resale volume. The investment case rests on the suburb's high-income, low-unemployment base: unemployment at 1.4% is well below state averages, reducing vacancy risk over time.
Development Activity
Total DAs
138
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-25.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
With a median age of 40, Tatton matches the national figure exactly. The university-educated share of 37.4% runs 7.3 points above the national average, consistent with the dominance of professional and white-collar occupations. The overseas-born population at 14.0% is 7.6 points below national, and ancestry data reflects this, led by English (972 residents), Irish (328) and Scottish (277). The largest non-English languages are Arabic (38 speakers) and Malayalam (36), small communities relative to the 2,560 total population. Couples with children make up 1,086 of 2,148 families (roughly half), with couples without children at 484, pointing to a life-stage profile concentrated in the child-raising years. The volunteering rate of 19.9% is high, consistent with a settled, community-oriented population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.8%
Houses
0.4%
Townhouse
9.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Tatton carries strong owner-occupier characteristics. The 38.6% who own outright and 40.8% on mortgages together account for nearly 80% of occupied dwellings, leaving renters at just 20.6%, lower than the NSW state average. The stock is almost entirely detached houses at 89.8%, with apartments a minor 9.8%. Bedroom mix tilts large: 67.5% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 24.7% have three, making small-dwelling stock scarce. The median price moved from $780,000 in 2024 to $855,000 in 2025, a 9.6% gain within one year. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,939 against household income in the 89.1st percentile nationally translate to a 19.2% mortgage-to-income ratio, among the more affordable reads for a suburb at this income level.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,939
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,009
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.5%
Couples, no children
2,148
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local economy is anchored in public and social services. Healthcare leads at 26.2% of employed residents (250 workers), followed by Education at 16.9% (161) and Public Administration at 13.3% (127). Together these three sectors account for more than half of local employment. By occupation, Professionals are largest at 369 workers, then Managers at 201 and Clerical/Admin at 190. The full-time employment rate of 64.4% is solid and unemployment sits at just 1.4%, well below broader national and state figures. Participation at 66.2% is typical for a suburb with a 40-year median age. The household income at the 89.1st percentile nationally reflects the concentration of well-paid professional and managerial roles in the healthcare and education sectors.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.4%
Part-time
34.2%
Participation
66.2%
Employed
1,305
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.4%
Postgraduate
9.5%
Born Overseas
14.0%
Dwellings
856
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total in Tatton: 91.8% of residents drive to work and only 0.4% use public transport, which is typical for a regional NSW suburb outside a rail corridor. Walkable or cycle commutes account for just 1.6%. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on schools in surrounding areas of Wagga Wagga. Crime statistics are not available for Tatton. As an indicator of community wellbeing, 19.9% of residents volunteer, higher than many comparable suburbs, and housing stress is absent: rent-to-income at 16.5% and mortgage-to-income at 19.2% are both comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The 6.2% needing daily assistance (155 residents) aligns with the median age of 40.
Drive
91.8%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Tatton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tatton a good suburb to live in?
Tatton offers high household incomes at the 89.1st percentile nationally, low unemployment at 1.4%, and no housing stress: mortgage repayments are 19.2% of income and rent 16.5%. The suburb is car-dependent with limited public transport, and families should factor in that no schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, relying on nearby Wagga Wagga schools instead.
What is the median house price in Tatton?
The median house price is $810,000 based on PSI data for 2024-2025. Prices rose 9.6% from $780,000 in 2024 to $855,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,939, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 19.2%, which is well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Tatton?
No schools are recorded inside the Tatton suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the broader Wagga Wagga area. The suburb has a highly educated adult population, with 37.4% holding university qualifications, which is 7.3 points above the national average.
Is Tatton safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Tatton in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb has an unemployment rate of 1.4%, well below state and national figures, and housing stress is absent with rent-to-income at 16.5%. The high volunteering rate of 19.9% also suggests a community-engaged, stable neighbourhood.
Is Tatton good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $385 against a $810,000 median house price implies a gross yield near 2.5%, below typical investor targets. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated, signalling more rental supply than demand. On the upside, prices grew 9.6% in one year and unemployment is just 1.4%, which supports long-term capital growth over yield.
How is Tatton's population changing?
Tatton has a population of 2,560 with a median age of 40, matching the national median exactly. The resident stability rate is 78.7%, meaning most households have stayed for at least 5 years, pointing to low turnover relative to metro suburbs. With 1,086 couples with children among 2,148 families, the suburb is in a family formation phase rather than an aging or population-decline stage.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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