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Tathra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tathra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,662. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,662 Population 1/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,215 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$25,215 median income, 2.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Tathra

Tathra

Tathra is a seaside town on the Sapphire Coast found on the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. As of the 2016 census census, Tathra had a population of 1,675.

People

Population1,662
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,215
Per Capita$25,215
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership72.7%
Housing Units665

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population1,662
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates-36.7313°, 149.9833°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,215
Median Age56.0 years

About Tathra

Tathra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,662. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tathra has a population of 1,662 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,495.1 square miles. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,662
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above Australia avg
2,495.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tathra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tathra is $25,215, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,215 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $485, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 158 business establishments.

Income: Tathra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,215
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,215
Avg Weekly Wage$485

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)158

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tathra is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 72.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 665 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.7%
Owner-Occupied72.7%
Renter-Occupied27.3%
Housing Units665

Property Tax

Climate in Tathra

Tathra has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 663 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 15.3° / 27.8° 52.1
Feb 21°C / 70°F 15.1° / 26.8° 86.0
Mar 19.2°C / 67°F 13° / 25.3° 76.5
Apr 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.6° 36.5
May 12.6°C / 55°F 5.6° / 19.7° 41.3
Jun 10.2°C / 50°F 3.5° / 16.9° 68.2
Jul 9.5°C / 49°F 2.1° / 16.8° 49.1
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 3.1° / 18.1° 28.9
Sep 13.4°C / 56°F 6.1° / 20.7° 34.3
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8.7° / 22.5° 54.9
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 11.6° / 24.1° 72.5
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 13.5° / 25.5° 62.7
Tathra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 315 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area2,495.1 sq mi (6,462.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.7313°N, 149.9833°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 1, 1990 35 km SSE of Cooma, Australia M3.4 64 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 107 km
Mar 6, 2007 88 km ESE of Bermagui, Australia M3.0 93 km
Sep 25, 2019 21 km WNW of Cooma, Australia M2.8 116 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 139 km
Jul 3, 2003 5 km WNW of Berridale, Australia M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
March 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
August 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in

Tathra has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 51°F in June to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tathra

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tathra Public School - - - -
Tanja Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tathra

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ABC Grandstand Radio live sports, sport UNKNOWN

Museums in Tathra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bega Pioneers Muesum
Old School Museum
Tathra Wharf Museum

Libraries in Tathra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bega Library0.0

Restaurants in Tathra

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cliff Place Restaurant
Drift Pizza

Cafes in Tathra

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salt Cafe
Tathra Beach Cafe
The Wharf Local
Wattleseed Cafe
Wild Orchid

Gas Stations in Tathra

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendy Kates Roadhouse
Bravo

Golf Courses in Tathra

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tathra Beach Country Club - Golf Course

Airports Near Tathra

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Merimbula AirportMIMMedium Airport
frogs hollows airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tathra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tathra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tathra

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Martin by the Sea
Star of the Sea

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tathra

What is the population of Tathra?

Tathra has a population of 1,662 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,495.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 56.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tathra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,215, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tathra?

Tathra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tathra?

The job market in Tathra is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $485. There are 158 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tathra?

The median home value in Tathra is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 72.7%.

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