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

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Tatton is around 2,639, reflecting an increase of 79 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 2,560 in Tatton. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,624 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025), and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,491 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Tatton's growth rate of 3.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (2.2%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, over this period, Tatton's population is expected to decline by 230 persons by 2041. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, projected to expand by 66 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Tatton has experienced around 15 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 77 homes. So far in FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. The average construction value for new homes is $564,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. There have also been $1.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating Tatton's residential nature.

Compared to Rest of NSW, Tatton records somewhat elevated construction activity, at 20.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Tatton reflects a low density area, with around 289 people per approval.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Tatton should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Five projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area: 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. Its unemployment rate was 0.7% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch aggregated statistical area data. By this date, 1,339 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.3 percentage points lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Tatton stood at 63.7%, slightly higher than Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicated that only 10.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment in Tatton was concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety sectors. Notably, employment share in health care & social assistance was 1.3 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with only 1.6% of employment compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Tatton's labour force decreased by 3.0% alongside a 3.0% decrease in employment, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 1.2% and labour force decline of 0.8%, with a resultant 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Tatton's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 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 localised 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 income of $78,289. These figures are high compared to national averages of $52,390 and $65,215 in Regional NSW. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,851 (median) and $86,368 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Tatton's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 85th percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Tatton is 35.6% of locals (939 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to broader trends where 29.9% fall into the same category. Notably, 35.5% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, indicating considerable affluence and supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 88.7% of their 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

The dwelling structure in Tatton, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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. The home ownership level in Tatton was 38.1%, similar to Regional NSW. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 41.1% and rented dwellings for 20.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,939, higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733. The median weekly rent figure was $385, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Tatton's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863 and rents surpassed 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 percent of all households, including 41.9 percent couples with children, 27.5 percent couples without children, and 8.5 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.4 percent, with lone person households at 20.3 percent and group households comprising 1.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4 people.

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

Educational attainment in Tatton is notable, with 29.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to 18.7% in the broader SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are the 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 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 23.8%. Educational participation is high in Tatton, 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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 47 different routes that together facilitate 544 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 232 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily using cars (97%). On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, only 10.8% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 77 trips daily, translating to about 34 weekly trips per individual 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 residents have relatively positive health outcomes according to health data. AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions shows results broadly in line with national benchmarks.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the nation's average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 58% (~1,526 people) of Tatton residents have private health cover, compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.0 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 69.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Tatton has 19.7% (519 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 23.4% in Regional 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 had a cultural diversity level below average, with 86.0% of its population born in Australia, 92.2% being citizens, and 87.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Tatton, comprising 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 ethnicity was overrepresented at 0.6%, Indian at 2.8%, and South Australian 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 Regional NSW's average of 43 but above Australia's median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, Tatton has a notably higher percentage of people aged 15-24 (14.2% vs. regional average) and a lower percentage of those aged 65-74 (9.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 75 to 84 grew from 5.7% to 7.2%, while those aged 25 to 34 increased from 7.5% to 8.9%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 5 to 14 decreased from 16.1% to 14.0%, and the 45 to 54 age group dropped from 14.7% to 13.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes in Tatton's demographics. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow by 59 people (an increase of 80%), reaching a total of 133. This growth will be driven solely by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising all of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations in the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age groups are expected to decline.