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Tatura Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tatura Compares
Tatura vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tatura | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,357 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $245 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tatura is a locality 155 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3616. It falls within the Shepparton region. The local government area is Greater Shepparton.
According to the 2021 Census, Tatura has a population of 4,955 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,357, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 118 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Tatura includes a median weekly rent of $245, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,907 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tatura scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Tatura include Sacred Heart School and Tatura Primary School.
Tatura is part of the Shepparton statistical area in Victoria.
Tatura Details
| Postcode | 3616 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,955 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,357/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $715/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $245 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 123.7 km² |
| Population Density | 40/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,907 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 118 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -36.4366557 |
| Longitude | 145.2328259 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 155 km |
| Region (SA4) | Shepparton |
| Area (SA3) | Shepparton |
| Local Government | Greater Shepparton |
| Federal Electorate | Nicholls |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 871 (17.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 489 (9.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,139 (23.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,305 (26.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,155 (23.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 638 (12.9%) |
| Asthma | 503 (10.2%) |
| Diabetes | 286 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 279 (5.6%) |
| Cancer | 186 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 119 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 54 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 70 (3.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 602 (32.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 719 (38.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 474 (25.4%) |
Schools in Tatura
Suburbs Near Tatura
Same Postcode (3616)
More Tatura Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.