Question 1

Is Tatton a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Tatton is an established residential suburb on the south-eastern fringe of Wagga Wagga with about 2,560 residents and a median age of 40. It leans towards families and is largely owner-occupied, with generous block sizes and a mix of solid brick and newer homes among established trees. Residents make use of nearby Lake Albert and local parks and ovals for walking and recreation, while shops, schools and city services are a short drive away.

Local infrastructure work includes the Plumpton Road Upgrade, a $66 million council program to duplicate the road, add intersection upgrades, new sewer and water mains and an Active Travel pathway, along with ecological measures such as nest boxes. The Wiradjuri Trail Master Plan names the Tatton Ridge precinct and proposes a minor trailhead, bike-skill elements and a 45-metre steel footbridge to extend the local trail network. Whether Tatton suits you depends on what you value in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Tatton?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Tatton at the current median price of $968,000 works out to about 8.0 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census. That uses a Census household income of $2,337 a week, which is about $121,524 a year.

Rents sit lower against that income: the average house rent of $660 a week would take about 28.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and the average unit rent of $560 a week would take about 24.0%. Both are a moderate share of the local household income, with house rent nearer the commonly used 30% marker, so renting looks the more manageable path on these figures. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Tatton a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Tatton rose a strong 10.0% over the past 12 months, while median house values edged up 1.4% in the same period. In other words, rental income from houses increased markedly faster than house prices this year.

Unit rents also climbed a solid 8.7%, a little below the rise for houses, so rents have grown on both sides of the market. Whether that balance between rental growth and modest house price uplift fits your investment goals depends on your priorities and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$968K	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	13	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	60	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$660	$560
Change in rent Past 12 months	10.0%	8.7%

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