Tathra, NSW 2550 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tathra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2550, home to 1,527 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 347 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,527
- Median age
- 56 years
- Median household income
- $1,221 /week
- Median personal income
- $746 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bega Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Tathra Public School
- Bournda Environmental Education Centre
- Tanja Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 15 bus stops
- Bega St Before Tathra St
- Bega St After Tathra St
- Tathra Skate Park, Andy Poole Dr
- Andy Poole Dr Opp Tathra Skate Park
- Bega St After Davidson St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 20 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 42.8% of the 1,200 resolvable premises in Tathra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 649 across postcode 2550 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 14% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 183 violent offences, 133 theft, 99 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tathra?
Tathra (NSW 2550) had 1,527 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Bega Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Tathra?
The median advertised rent in Tathra is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tathra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tathra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tathra Public School (0.7 km), Bournda Environmental Education Centre (8.6 km), Tanja Public School (9.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tathra?
Tathra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (42.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tathra?
Across postcode 2550, 649 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (183), theft (133), property damage (99). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Tathra?
15 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tathra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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