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Tatura VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tatura, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tatura VIC is 4,955 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tatura is $715 per week ($37,180 per year). Median rent in Tatura is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Tatura has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Tatura has a population density of 40.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tatura is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tatura is $1,300.

There were 295 recorded offences in Tatura in 2025-25, a rate of 60 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (76 offences).

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Tatura Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tatura Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$715/wk

$37,180 per year

#5198 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tatura Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (2,460) Female 50.4% (2,497)

Population Density

40.0

people per km²

4,955 people · 123.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,801

Family income/wk

Tatura Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tatura Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.5% 773 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.5% 646 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tatura Country of Birth

Australia

96.3%

England

1.7%

India

0.7%

China

0.4%

Fiji

0.4%

Canada

0.2%

Croatia

0.2%

Indonesia

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tatura Religion

No Religion

38.6%

Catholic

29.2%

Anglican

10.4%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.1%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Pentecostal

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tatura Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

18.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tatura Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

40.5%

Turkish

22.2%

Other

10.8%

Mandarin

5.9%

SAL Filipin

5.4%

Thai

5.4%

SAL Tot

4.9%

Vietnamese

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Tatura Employment

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Employed full-time

36.3% 1,309 people

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Employed part-time

21.0% 758 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 81 people

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Not in labour force

40.4% 1,458 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Tatura Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

41.9%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Tatura Occupation

Professionals

24.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Managers

15.6%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.4%

Labourers

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.9%

Sales Workers

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Tatura Field of Study

Engineering

17.6%

Management & Commerce

16.6%

Health

14.6%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Education

11.3%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Creative Arts

2.2%

Information Technology

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Tatura Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tatura Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tatura Marital Status

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Married

48.8% 1,993

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Separated

3.6% 146

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Divorced

8.6% 350

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Widowed

7.2% 293

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Never married

31.9% 1,304

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tatura Ancestry

Australian

30.6%

English

29.9%

Irish

9.8%

Italian

8.9%

Scottish

7.9%

Other

5.0%

German

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Dutch

1.7%

Chinese

0.6%

Filipino

0.5%

Greek

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tatura School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

23.6%

Primary — Government

22.0%

Secondary — Catholic

20.0%

Pre-school

11.1%

Vocational Education

10.8%

Secondary — Government

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Tatura Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

8.2% 755

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No need for assistance

91.8% 8,412

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Tatura Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.0% 712

—

Not a volunteer

81.0% 3,037

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tatura Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.3%

$600-$799/mo

6.6%

$800-$999/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tatura How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.6%

Did not go to work

12.4%

Walked only

5.1%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Bicycle

1.3%

Truck

1.0%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Bus

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Tatura Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.8%

1 vehicle

32.3%

2 vehicles

38.6%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Tatura Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.5%

2 bedrooms

16.5%

3 bedrooms

49.8%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Tatura Population Mobility

11.8%

moved in the last year

37.8%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tatura Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

239

Indigenous residents

8,971

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tatura Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

473

Asthma

222

Arthritis

220

Heart disease

170

Diabetes

152

Lung condition

119

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Tatura Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tatura Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.4%

Couple — no children

31.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.5%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tatura Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

2.7% 100

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Never served

97.2% 3,659

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tatura Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.5% 579

—

Did not provide

84.5% 3,151

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tatura Children Ever Born

No children

26.5%

1 child

10.7%

2 children

29.6%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

8.4%

5+ children

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Tatura When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Tatura Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

14.0%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

28.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Tatura Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

36.3%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

13.1%

5 persons

5.8%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tatura Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,980

Moved from VIC

248

Moved — same area (SA2)

211

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Tatura Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.4%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

3.1%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Other couple — children only

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tatura Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 295 total

Theft

Assault

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Weapons

Drug Offences

Public Order

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Tatura Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

422

total students

Sacred Heart School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 236 students

1040

ICSEA

Tatura Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 186 students

979

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tatura Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,357/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Tatura

Your weekly income

≈ $5,880/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $1,112/wk

Rent share 18.1%

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Tatura vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,495 Income: $795/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 2,509 Income: $874/wk Rent: $451/wk

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Pop: 2,556 Income: $811/wk Rent: $310/wk

Seville

Pop: 2,559 Income: $900/wk Rent: $369/wk

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Pop: 2,559 Income: $815/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 2,571 Income: $839/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tatura

What is the population of Tatura VIC?

The population of Tatura VIC is 4,955 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 40.0 people per km².Tatura is ranked #1,582 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tatura?

The median personal income in Tatura VIC is $715 per week, or $37,180 per year.The median household income is $1,357 per week.Family income is $1,801 per week.Tatura is ranked #5,198 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tatura?

Median rent in Tatura VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 18.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tatura ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tatura?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tatura VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tatura?

The median age in Tatura VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tatura a good suburb to live in?

Tatura is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 4,955.The median income is $715/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22467. All dollar figures in AUD.