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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, as of Feb 2026, Tatton's estimated population is around 2,639. This reflects an increase of 79 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,560 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 2,611 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,491 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tatton's 3.1% growth since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 55% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with Tatton's population expected to reduce by 241 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to expand by 64 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Tatton has received approximately 15 dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 77 homes. In FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded so far. The area's population decline suggests new supply is keeping pace with demand, providing good buyer choice.

Developers focus on the premium market, with average construction values of $564,000. Commercial approvals this financial year total $1.7 million, reflecting Tatton's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Tatton records 18.0% higher construction activity per person over the past five years.

Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Tatton's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 283 people per approval, Tatton reflects a low density area. Given expected stable or declining population, housing pressure should remain relatively low, potentially offering opportunities for buyers.

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 stands at 0.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,324 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.2% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is at 63.7%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 61.3%. Census responses indicate that only 10.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Tatton has a particular specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence, with only 1.6% of employment compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Tatton's labour force decreased by 3.1%, with employment decreasing by 3.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Tatton's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though these are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Tatton suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $64,223 and an average level of $78,289. These figures are high compared to national levels of $52,390 and $65,215 in Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Tatton would be approximately $69,913 (median) and $85,225 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Tatton rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 85th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 35.6% of locals (939 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, consistent with broader trends showing 29.9% in the same category. Tatton demonstrates affluence with 35.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area'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 structures, as per the latest Census, were 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Tatton was 38.1%, similar to Regional NSW. Mortgaged dwellings were 41.1%, rented ones 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,939, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Tatton was $385, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tatton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 21.4%, with lone person households at 20.3% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional 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 residents aged 15+ have higher university qualifications than SA4 (18.7%) and SA3 areas (20.4%), with 29.0% holding such degrees. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (23.8%). Educational participation is high, with 33.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

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

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

Tatton has 16 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a total of 47 different routes, providing 544 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically living just 232 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most people commute outwards, primarily using cars at a rate of 97%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per household in Tatton, which is higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.8% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages at 77 trips per day, 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

Tatton's health data shows positive results, with mortality rates and health conditions broadly matching national averages. Common health conditions are relatively low among Tatton's general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts.

Private health cover is high at approximately 58% of Tatton's total population (1,526 people), compared to Regional NSW's 51.9%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 69.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Under-65s have better-than-average health outcomes. Tatton has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (514 people), lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%. While seniors' health outcomes present some challenges, they 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 was found to be less culturally diverse than average, with 86.0% born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 87.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Tatton, making up 73.4% of its population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (30.7%), English (28.2%), and Irish (9.5%).

Notably, French (0.6% vs regional 0.4%), Indian (2.8% vs regional 0.6%), and South Australian (0.5% vs regional 0.2%) groups were overrepresented in Tatton.

Tatton's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Tatton, at 40 years, is slightly lower than Regional NSW's average of 43 but higher than Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 15-24 age group is more prevalent in Tatton at 13.8%, while those aged 65-74 are less so at 9.7%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 7.5% to 9.1%, and those aged 75 to 84 have risen from 5.7% to 7.2%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 16.1% to 14.2%, and those aged 45 to 54 have fallen from 14.7% to 13.3%. By 2041, Tatton's population is projected to see significant demographic shifts. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 59 individuals (an increase of 87%), from 68 to 128. This growth will be driven entirely by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all projected growth. Conversely, the populations in the 25-34 and 65-74 age groups are expected to decline.