NSW · Bega Valley Council
Tathra, 2550
Current weather
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54% humidity · 15.1 km/h wind · 19.2° / 12.2° today · 2.5 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tathra is a coastal smaller community where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar coastal suburbs, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,527
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,221
- Dwelling vacancy
- 22.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 212 of 925
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 48.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 38 / 123 / 32
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 · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 83
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 tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 71
- Against the person
- 21
- Against property
- 25
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 46.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 23.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Breach Bail Conditions45
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property93
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 · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,048
- Tathra Public SchoolPrimary
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 · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
47 public transport stops in this suburb
- Andy Poole Dr After Francis Hollis Dr
- Andy Poole Dr Opp Tathra Skate Park
- Bega St After Tomigee St
- Bega St At Davidson St
- Wildlife Dr Opp Flora Pl
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
125 planning-related records
2026· 16 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation13 CLIFF PLACE TATHRA 2550Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)12 YUPPARA STREET TATHRA 2550Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structureTHOMPSON DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 EDNA DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 JOHN TAYLOR CRESCENT TATHRA 2550Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 WOOLLYBUTT WAY TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureThompson Drive Tathra NSW 2550 Lot 33 DP 1249961Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah10 BAY VIEW DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space15 WHEELER AVENUE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 WOOLLYBUTT WAY TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development124 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation61 DILKERA ROAD TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
January 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 BAY STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8-10 BEACH STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 ANDY POOLE DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces47 Pacific Street, TathraDetermined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureThompson Drive Tathra NSW 2550 Lot 33 DP 1249961Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Manufactured home4 THOMPSON DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ILLOURA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure114-116 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport26 ESTHER STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Subdivision51 DILKERA ROAD TATHRA 2550Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 BAY VIEW DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 ANDY POOLE DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility132 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure114-116 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support20 FRANCIS HOLLIS DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 SANCTUARY PLACE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BAY STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33-35 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park; Swimming pool; Supporting Development5 ANDY POOLE DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool49 DILKERA ROAD TATHRA 2550Determined
- Small bar; Temporary building, structure or use; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink1-7 BEGA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 FRANCIS HOLLIS DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support12 YUPPARA STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
2024· 4 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure26 OCEAN VIEW TERRACE TATHRA 2550Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 THOMPSON DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8-10 BEACH STREET TATHRA 2550Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 THOMPSON DRIVE TATHRA 2550Determined
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 · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench
- Tathra PreschoolKindergarten
- BravoPetrol station
- Playground
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kianinny Bay Picnic AreaPark
- Tathra Forest Wildlife ReservePark
- Tathra Lions ParkPark
- Tathra Memorial GardenPark
- Thatchers FlatPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Sapphire Coast Medical Practicedoctor
- Tathra Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Tathra Wharf and buildingWharf Road, TathraSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Tathra Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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 features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 46.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 36% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2415th in Australia
- State rank
- 754th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #30 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #79 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bravoamenitiesfuel
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Tathra Preschoolamenitieskindergarten
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime61
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime45
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime78
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Bega Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.