Tatton

Tatton is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The population of the suburb of Tatton is estimated at around 2,639 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,560 people, a rise of 79 individuals (3.1%). The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,611 following their examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024, along with an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,491 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tatton's growth rate of 3.1% since the census places it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.2%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the suburb.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, with a base year of 2021. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 222 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to expand by 66 people during this period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Tatton, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Tatton received approximately 15 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY26. This totals an estimated 79 homes. In FY26 so far, 11 approvals have been recorded. The area has experienced population decline, suggesting new supply has kept up with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $564,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $1.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tatton shows elevated construction activity, 23.0% above regional average per person over the five-year period.

However, building activity has slowed recently. Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Tatton's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 255 people per approval, Tatton reflects a low density area. Given expected stable or declining population, Tatton should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Tatton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Southern Growth Area, Lake Albert Plan of Management 2025-2035, Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub, Rowan Village.

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Employment conditions in Tatton rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Tatton's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.7% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.5%.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Tatton had a lower unemployment rate of 3.1% and similar workforce participation at 65.7%. Census data showed that 10.8% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 1.6% compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities appear limited locally as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.5%, labour force by 4.7%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Tatton. These projections estimate that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tatton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

In financial year 2023, Tatton suburb had a median taxpayer income of $64,223 and an average income of $78,289. These figures are high compared to national levels and those in Rest of NSW, which stood at $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $69,913 and $85,225 based on an 8.86% increase since financial year 2023. Census 2021 data shows Tatton's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 79th and 85th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort in Tatton is 35.6%, or 939 people, earning $1,500-$2,999 per week, similar to broader trends across the area at 29.9%. Notably, 35.5% of residents earn over $3,000 weekly, indicating affluence and supporting premium retail services. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. Tatton's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Tatton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Tatton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tatton stood at 38.1%, similar to Non-Metro NSW, with the rest being mortgaged (41.1%) or rented (20.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,939, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Tatton was $385, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Tatton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Tatton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.6% of all households, including 41.9% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Tatton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Tatton's educational attainment is notably high, with 29.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 18.7% in the SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 34.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.9%, while certificates make up 23.8%. Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.4% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Tatton has 16 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. There are 47 unique routes providing a total of 544 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 232 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards from Tatton, which is predominantly residential. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 97% of residents. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 77 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per stop.

Tatton's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Tatton shows positive outcomes with mortality rates and health conditions similar to national benchmarks. Common health conditions are relatively low among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of the total population (1,526 people), compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW. The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 7.8% respectively, while 69.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. Under-65 residents have better than average health outcomes. Tatton has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (509 people), lower than the 23.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Tatton ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Tatton's population showed low cultural diversity, with 86.0% born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 87.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 73.4%, compared to 55.9% across Rest of NSW. The top ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (28.2%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, French (0.6%) and Indian (2.8%) populations were higher than regional averages of 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively, while South African representation was slightly higher at 0.5%.

Tatton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Tatton is 40 years, which is slightly below Rest of NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Rest of NSW, the 15-24 age group makes up 13.9% of Tatton's population, while the 65-74 year-olds comprise 9.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 7.5% to 9.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 5.7% to 7.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 16.1% to 14.3%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 14.7% to 13.3%. By 2041, Tatton's population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 58 people (an 85% increase) from 68 to 127. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for all the projected growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to experience population declines.