Tathra
NSW 2550 · Bega Valley
1,527 (2021) → 1,565 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tathra is a stable suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2550, about 338km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $998K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Tathra has an overall score of 36/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2550 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.95%), New Zealand (1.31%), Germany (0.79%), Canada (0.59%), India (0.59%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.52%), Nepali (0.46%), Italian (0.33%), Vietnamese (0.33%), French (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tathra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1048
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bournda Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 6.7km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tathra
Is Tathra safe?
Tathra has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,096 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tathra?
In Tathra, the median house price is $998K and the median unit price is $620K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Tathra from Sydney CBD?
Tathra is about 338.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tathra?
Tathra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1048 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tathra?
Tathra has a transport score of 0/100.