Median house price
$700k
+7.6% change
NSW · Wagga Wagga Council
Tatton, 2650
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,574
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.1%
Median age
40
Median income
$2,337/wk
Employment rate
68.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$700,000
Languages at home
12.4%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Malayalam, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tatton is a regional mid-sized suburb in Wagga Wagga Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because safety lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus schools and education. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tatton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$540/wk
Houses $570 · Units $400
Population (ERP)
2,574
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#52
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
85th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
46th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
44th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 44.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3034th in Australia
- State rank
- 918th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #52 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #230 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $700,000
- Median price change
- +7.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,574(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · -0.1% over 5 years · 46th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +10
- Change in 5 years
- -3
- Growth rank in NSW
- 46th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,600), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,560
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,337
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 59 of 918
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,939
- Employment rate
- 68.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 769 / 3 / 84
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 307
- Against the person
- 76
- Against property
- 116
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 119.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions975
- Domestic Violence Related Assault436
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment655
- Malicious Damage To Property675
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault433
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 991.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 44th
School list
- Lutheran School Wagga WaggaPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 332 students · Top SEA quarter 48% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Kooringal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 933 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 390 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mater Dei Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1050 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 749 students · Top SEA quarter 24% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Red Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 831 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 325 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brindabella Dr Before Plumpton Rd
- Lutheran Primary School, Tamar Dr
- Stirling Bvd At Tamar Dr
- Tamar Dr At Kimberley Dr
- Tamar Dr Opp Lutheran Primary School
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 playgrounds · 8 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 23 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 13 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.95
Community(1)
- Lutheran SchoolSchool
Sport & outdoors(18)
- Park (4)
- Tatton ParkPark
- Playground (4)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (8)
Transport(9)
9 bus stops
Other(3)
- Bench
- Parking
- Baptist CareSocial Facility
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Tatton ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverina Day Surgery (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 89
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 34.6
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 122 mm · ~15 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 131 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 137 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 7 proposals
July 2026
- Subdivision44B PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool10 CRADLE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure44B PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 CLARENCE PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool45 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)27 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation93 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 CRADLE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision44B PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 WELLINGTON AVENUE TATTON 2650Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 WELLINGTON AVENUE TATTON 2650Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure35 STIRLING BOULEVARD TATTON 2650Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Subdivision52 PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 FITZROY STREET TATTON 2650Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool52 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Fences67 ATHERTON CRESCENT TATTON 2650Withdrawn
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport8 KIMBERLEY DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Withdrawn
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Subdivision1 CARNEGIE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 HAMERSLEY PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Withdrawn
March 2024
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry67 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures17 ATHERTON CRESCENT TATTON 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport8 KIMBERLEY DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation89 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON NSW 2650Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool18 STIRLING BOULEVARD TATTON 2650Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 BARRINGTON STREET TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CARNEGIE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Follow directions on site. Speed reductions in place for the full length of the work zone. One lane closed during work hours if required with traffic managed by temporary traffic lights. Motorists should be prepared for changed traffic conditions.Footpath will remain closed from Lansdowne Ave to Nelson Dr with pedestrian management controls and diversions in place.Plumpton Road, Stirling Boulevard21 Apr 2026 – 01 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.3 km away).
Coalition 60.8%Labor 39.2%
1.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TattonLabor 37.1% · Coalition 62.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- TollandLabor 45.9% · Coalition 54.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Lake Albert SouthLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Lake AlbertLabor 37.7% · Coalition 62.3% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Mount AustinLabor 46.8% · Coalition 53.2% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Wagga Wagga Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.