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Tatura East

VIC 3616 • Victoria

135
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalGoulburn ValleyQuiet
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About Tatura East

Tatura East is a small rural locality in the City of Greater Shepparton, situated in the Goulburn Valley region of north-central Victoria approximately 167 kilometres north of Melbourne and 18 kilometres west of Shepparton. The locality borders the township of Tatura — a well-established Goulburn Valley town known for its food manufacturing and agricultural industries — and covers roughly 15.6 square kilometres of flat, irrigated farming land. With a resident population of around 135 people, Tatura East is a quiet semi-rural community on the eastern edge of the Tatura township precinct.

The Goulburn Valley's rich irrigation network supports intensive horticulture, dairying, and food processing in the broader area, and Tatura East sits at the heart of this productive agricultural landscape. Residents have easy access to the services of Tatura itself — including schools, a supermarket, medical facilities, and community sports clubs — as well as the larger regional city of Shepparton, 18 kilometres to the east, which offers a full range of shopping, healthcare, and cultural amenities. The area suits those who value the pace of Goulburn Valley rural life while remaining within practical reach of regional services.

Tatura East falls under postcode 3616 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3616
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.65 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3616

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3616, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,042
Median 2023–24
$51,942
▲ 17.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,965

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3616; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
18 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • McHarry's Buslines local services — Shepparton / Tatura Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
167 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton station (~18 km), V/Line Shepparton Line approx. 2 hr to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Freeway (M39) provides main route to Melbourne. Car essential for local travel within Tatura East.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tatura East is on the rural fringe of Tatura township; most errands require a short drive into town.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
135
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Tatura East. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tatura East known for? +

Tatura East is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Valley, known for its proximity to the Tatura township — an important centre for food manufacturing and dairy — and the fertile irrigated farmlands of north-central Victoria.

How far is Tatura East from Melbourne CBD? +

Tatura East is approximately 167 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 hour 50 minute to 2 hour 20 minute drive via the Goulburn Valley Freeway (M39).

Does Tatura East have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport servicing Tatura East. The nearest V/Line train station is at Shepparton (approximately 18 km east), which has regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station taking around 2 hours. Local bus services also connect Tatura and Shepparton.

What is the population of Tatura East? +

Tatura East has a population of approximately 135 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it a small rural community on the eastern fringe of the Tatura township.

Is Tatura East a good place to live? +

Tatura East offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, with easy access to Tatura's community facilities and the larger regional city of Shepparton nearby. It suits families and individuals who prefer a country pace of life.

What is the postcode for Tatura East? +

The postcode for Tatura East is 3616.

Is Tatura East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tatura East is part of the Greater Shepparton LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.