Tatura
VIC 3616 · Greater Shepparton
4,955 (2021) → 4,963 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tatura is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Shepparton, VIC 3616, about 154km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $453K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 3/100, and is about 157km inland. Tatura has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3616 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (2.18%), England (1.39%), New Zealand (1.11%), Turkey (0.97%), Philippines (0.54%)
Top languages: Italian (3.37%), Turkish (1.61%), Mandarin (0.54%), Thai (0.46%), Punjabi (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
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 994 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1040
- Tatura Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
Nearby (within 10km)
- Harston Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 848
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tatura
Is Tatura safe?
Tatura has a residential safety score of 88/100, 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 3,734 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tatura?
In Tatura, the .
How far is Tatura from Melbourne CBD?
Tatura is about 154.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Tatura?
Tatura has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tatura?
Tatura has a transport score of 3/100 and 1 bus stops.