NSW · Wagga Wagga Council
Tatton, 2650
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tatton is a quieter mid-sized suburb in Wagga Wagga, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with community and employment and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,560
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,337
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 59 of 918
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,939
- Employment rate
- 68.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 49 / 3 / 84
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)
- $400
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $570
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
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)
- 313
- Against the person
- 78
- Against property
- 118
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 122.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 33 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +1.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions975
- Domestic Violence Related Assault436
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment655
- Malicious Damage To Property675
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault433
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
Public transport
23 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brindabella Dr Before Plumpton Rd
- Lutheran Primary School, Tamar Dr
- Stirling Bvd At Tamar Dr
- Tamar Dr At Kimberley Dr
- Tamar Dr Opp Lutheran Primary School
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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Check signage. Reduced speed limit. Follow directions on site. Speed reductions in place for the full length of the work zone. Escort vehicle may be in operation during work hours. One lane closed during work hours if required with traffic managed by temporary traffic lights. Motorists should be prepared for changed traffic conditions. Footpath will remain closed from Lansdowne Ave to Nelson Dr with pedestrian management controls and diversions in place.Plumpton Road, Stirling Boulevard21 Apr 2026 – 07 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
116 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool10 CLARENCE PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool45 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)27 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation93 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 CRADLE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision44B PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool18 WELLINGTON AVENUE TATTON 2650Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool5 WELLINGTON AVENUE TATTON 2650Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure35 STIRLING BOULEVARD TATTON 2650Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Subdivision52 PLUMPTON ROAD TATTON 2650Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 FITZROY STREET TATTON 2650Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
2024· 20 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool52 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
September 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Fences67 ATHERTON CRESCENT TATTON 2650Withdrawn
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport8 KIMBERLEY DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Withdrawn
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool66 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Subdivision1 CARNEGIE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 HAMERSLEY PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 TAMAR DRIVE TATTON 2650Withdrawn
March 2024
- Home industry; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry67 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures17 ATHERTON CRESCENT TATTON 2650Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport8 KIMBERLEY DRIVE TATTON 2650Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation89 BRINDABELLA DRIVE TATTON NSW 2650Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool18 STIRLING BOULEVARD TATTON 2650Determined
2023· 7 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 BARRINGTON STREET TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 CARNEGIE COURT TATTON 2650Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool21 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 PAROO PLACE TATTON 2650Determined
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
24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Brindabella Dr after Plumpton RdBus stop
- Lutheran Primary SchoolBus stop
- Lutheran Primary School, Tamar DrBus stop
- Red Hill Rd after Plumpton RdBus stop
- Stirling Bvd at Brindabella DrBus stop
- Stirling Bvd at Tamar DrBus stop
- Tamar Dr at Monaro CrtBus stop
- Tamar Dr opp Kimberley DrBus stop
- Tamar Dr opp Lutheran Primary SchoolBus stop
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Tatton ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 41.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 48% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3267th in Australia
- State rank
- 1026th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #133 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #311 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Baptist Careamenitiessocial_facility
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Brindabella Dr after Plumpton Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Lutheran Primary Schoolamenitiesbus_stop
- Lutheran Primary School, Tamar Dramenitiesbus_stop
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Red Hill Rd after Plumpton Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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