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Tatura

VIC 3616 • Rest of VIC

4,955
Population (2021)
$70,564
Median Household Income
123.73 km²
Area
$245/wk
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricEstablishedPeaceful

About Tatura

Tatura is a regional town and urban locality situated in the Goulburn Valley of northern Victoria, approximately 25 kilometres west of Shepparton within the Greater Shepparton City Council area. Set on the fertile plains at an elevation of 113 metres, Tatura covers a broad area of over 123 square kilometres of surrounding rural land. The town had a population of 4,955 at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $1,357 per week, reflecting its character as an established regional centre with a mature, settled community.

Tatura has a rich agricultural heritage at the heart of Victoria's dairy and food processing region, and the town retains a strong community character built around farming, local industry, and long-established families. The ancestry mix — predominantly Australian and English with a notable Italian and Dutch presence — reflects the post-war migration that shaped much of the Goulburn Valley. Residents enjoy the relaxed pace of country life with access to local schools, community facilities, and the broader services of nearby Shepparton.

Tatura falls under postcode 3616 and is governed by Greater Shepparton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3616
Urban Area
Shepparton
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.44°, 145.20°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
123.73 km²
Elevation
113m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Tatura for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$521K
14 sales · ▲ 2.2% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$300K
9 sales · ▲ 2.9% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$245
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
44 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

32 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
25 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local community bus — Shepparton and nearby centres 30-40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
Approx 2 hrs 30 min (bus to Shepparton, train to Melbourne)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway connects to Hume Freeway for Melbourne. Shepparton station is the key rail hub.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Compact regional town with walkable main street; most services accessible locally but car needed for Shepparton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which contains Tatura. 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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,669
Census 2021
4,955
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$30,784
Personal Income 2021
$37,180
▲ 20.8% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$37,180 / yr
$715/wk
Household
$70,564 / yr
$1357/wk
Family
$93,652 / yr
$1801/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,038
Born Overseas 546

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 108
  • 2. England 69
  • 3. New Zealand 55
  • 4. Turkey 48
  • 5. Philippines 27
  • 6. Thailand 24
  • 7. India 22
  • 8. Netherlands 22
  • 9. Germany 15
  • 10. China 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,940
English 1,895
Irish 623
Italian 564
Scottish 501
German 196
Australian Aboriginal 108
Dutch 105
Chinese 38
Filipino 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,291
Both parents born in Australia
825
Both parents born overseas
469
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.1%
No Religion
36.7%
Islam
2.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
251 (5.1%)
5-14 years
620 (12.5%)
15-19 years
271 (5.5%)
20-24 years
218 (4.4%)
25-34 years
634 (12.8%)
35-44 years
505 (10.2%)
45-54 years
619 (12.5%)
55-64 years
686 (13.8%)
65-74 years
608 (12.3%)
75-84 years
410 (8.3%)
85+ years
137 (2.8%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tatura known for? +

Tatura is known for its position in the heart of the Goulburn Valley irrigation district, with dairy farming, food processing, and horticulture forming the economic base. The town also has a WWII prisoner-of-war camp history documented in the Tatura Museum.

How far is Tatura from Melbourne? +

Tatura is approximately 165 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Tatura have public transport? +

Tatura has limited public transport, with community bus services connecting to Shepparton (approximately 25 km north-east). Shepparton station provides V/Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Tatura? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tatura has a population of approximately 4,955 residents, a stable Goulburn Valley town with a multicultural community reflecting the agricultural labour force.

Is Tatura a good place to live? +

Tatura offers affordable country living in the productive Goulburn Valley, with local services and proximity to Shepparton's comprehensive regional facilities. It suits farming families and agricultural industry workers.

What is the postcode for Tatura? +

The postcode for Tatura is 3616.

What is the average income in Tatura? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Tatura is about $715 per week (around $37,200 per year). The median household income is $1,357 per week and the median family income is $1,801 per week.

What is the median house price in Tatura? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $521,000, up 2.2% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $300,000, up 2.9% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Tatura? +

The median age in Tatura is 44. The largest age group is 55–64 (686 residents, around 14%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 23% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Tatura a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tatura 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.

How much is rent in Tatura? +

In Tatura, the median weekly rent is $245, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300 (2021 Census).