Suburb Deep Dives · 2 November 2026 · 7 min read
Tatura (VIC 3616) in Focus 2026: Is It a Good Investment? R-Score 92/100, 4.9% Yield & Best Streets
Data analysis by the Ripehouse research desk · Reviewed by Anna Cooper, Co-Founder & COO, former Managing Editor of Australian Property Investor Magazine
Is Tatura (VIC 3616) a good suburb to invest in 2026? Our October 2026 quantitative audit scores Tatura at 92/100 (Ranked #1,309 of 15,286 suburbs), with a $595,000 median house price (+14.4% 12m), $560/wk rent (4.9% yield), and 27 top-tier streets scoring 75–100/100.
Market Classification: Established Family & Commuter Corridor · R-Score: 92/100 (National Rank #1,309 of 15,286) · Street Average: 48/100 across 136 streets.
Tatura (VIC 3616) represents a bread-and-butter Australian family housing market($595,000 median price, $560/wk rent, 4.9% gross yield) supported by +1.6% 3-year council population movement. Here, investment returns are determined almost entirely by micro-location: separating quiet, >65% owner-occupied pockets from main-road or high-public-housing blocks.
“I’d be careful about treating the 4.9% gross yield as a comfortable cashflow position. At an 80% LVR, the typical house is still running at minus $138 a week before tax, so I’d compare properties street by street and keep a proper buffer for the $147,560 equity or cash requirement.”
Below is our full October 2026 quantitative and street-level breakdown for Tatura (VIC 3616), combining 36 months of settled price and rental history from our Aurora research warehouse, council-level supply and employment data for Greater Shepparton (VIC), and block-by-block ABS 2021 Census SA1 tenure and yield rankings across 3,302 residential addresses.
1. Tatura (VIC) 3-Year Market Trajectory & 27-Indicator R-Score (October 2026)
Over the past 12 months, Tatura’s median house price moved +14.4% (from $520,000 to $595,000), bringing its 3-year cumulative price movement to +22.4% (from $486,000 three years ago). On the rental side, median weekly asking rents moved +1.8% over the past year to $560/wk (+30.6% over 36 months), equating to a 4.9% gross rental yield. Compared with 12 months ago—when Tatura carried an R-Score of 95/100—its current composite R-Score of 92/100 represents a -3-point shift in underlying market pressure.
| Indicator / R-Score Pillar | Tatura (VIC) Current | 12-Month / 36-Month Context |
|---|---|---|
| Composite Suburb R-Score | 92 / 100 | Ranked #1,309 of 15,286 suburbs (was 95/100 12m ago) |
| Median House Price | $595,000 | 12m change: +14.4% · 36m change: +22.4% |
| Median Weekly Rent & Gross Yield | $560/wk (4.9%) | 12m rent change: +1.8% · 36m rent change: +30.6% |
| Rental Vacancy & Days on Market | 3.2% vacancy | Median selling time: 83 days on market (1.5% vacancy is the tight-market line) |
| Pillar 1: Buyer Demand | 35 / 100 | Measures days-on-market compression, vendor discounting & sales velocity |
| Pillar 2: Supply & Ownership | 38 / 100 | Measures stock on market, building approvals vs stock & owner-occupier share |
| Pillar 3: Price Momentum | 79 / 100 | Measures short/medium-term price velocity vs Greater Shepparton & VIC |
| Pillar 4: Yield Pressure | 55 / 100 | Measures gross rental yield, rent trajectory & vacancy compression |
2. The “Two-Speed Suburb” Test: Best & Worst Streets in Tatura (VIC)
Why do two 4-bedroom houses in Tatura achieve completely different bank valuations and tenant quality? Because suburb medians blend every pocket together. When we map all 3,302 addresses across 136 streets in Tatura through G-NAF to their ABS 2021 Census SA1 blocks, the suburb splits into three distinct tiers:
- Strong Street Profile (Score 75–100): 27 streets (27% of scored streets) pass both ABS Census tenure tests (owner-occupiers >65% and public housing ≤5%) plus at least one—or both—of the Tatura rent and yield benchmarks.
- Mid / Mixed Street Profile (Score 50–74): 46 streets pass the core owner-occupier and public-housing thresholds but sit below the suburb median on weekly rent or yield.
- Weaker / Caution Street Profile (Score 0–25): 28 streets fail one or both census tenure thresholds—meaning either owner-occupation sits at or below 65% or state/community public housing exceeds 5% on those specific SA1 blocks.
Top 5 Highest-Scoring Streets in Tatura (VIC)
These streets sit in SA1 census blocks with high homeowner pride of ownership, minimal social housing concentration, and strong block-level rents (inspect all 136 streets in Tatura):
| Top Street in Tatura | Street Score | Addresses | Owner-Occupiers | Public Housing | SA1 Rent & Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Joe Ford Drive | 75/100 | 58 | 89% | 0% | $490/wk (4.8%) |
| #2 Coombs Road | 75/100 | 41 | 89% | 0% | $490/wk (4.8%) |
| #3 Trevaskis Drive | 75/100 | 16 | 89% | 0% | $490/wk (4.8%) |
| #4 Sunningdale Boulevard | 75/100 | 90 | 87% | 0% | $545/wk (4%) |
| #5 Augusta Crescent | 75/100 | 38 | 87% | 0% | $545/wk (4%) |
Streets Where Block-Level Tenure Trails the Tatura Average
By contrast, the streets below run through SA1 census blocks that fail one or more of our tenure or rental tests. A lower Street Score is not a judgement of any individual house, but it highlights where higher renter turnover or public housing concentration exists within Tatura:
| Caution Street Sample | Street Score | Addresses | Owner-Occupiers | Public Housing | SA1 Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Street | 0/100 | 26 | 60% | 10.8% | $385/wk |
| Martin Street | 0/100 | 20 | 60% | 10.8% | $385/wk |
| Otoole Street | 0/100 | 10 | 60% | 10.8% | $385/wk |
3. Economic & Supply Drivers in Greater Shepparton Council (Victoria)
Tatura sits within the Greater Shepparton Local Government Area, which has a residential population of approximately 69,865 (+1.6% population movement over the past 3 years) and 26,963 total dwellings. Three council-level fundamentals shape Tatura’s medium-term outlook:
- Local Employment Diversity (ABS Census): The largest employment sectors across Greater Shepparton are Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (11%), Manufacturing (9%), Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (8%). Multi-sector employment reduces reliance on any single employer or commodity cycle.
- New Building Approvals vs. Existing Stock: Over the latest 12-month financial year, Greater Shepparton approved 2.5% new dwelling stock (~667.17 dwellings). Because new approvals exceed 1.8% of stock, investors in Tatura must avoid generic greenfield house-and-land pockets and stick to established, built-out streets.
- Tracked Infrastructure Pipeline: Greater Shepparton currently has $728 million in tracked major infrastructure projects (placing it in the 33th percentile of Australian councils).
4. Worked Cashflow, Deposit & 80% LVR Stress-Test for Tatura (October 2026)
What does it actually cost to acquire and hold a typical house in Tatura at today’s median price of $595,000 and median rent of $560/wk? Below is the baseline 80% Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) model we use to stress-test serviceability before shortlisting a property:
| Cashflow & Capital Item | Tatura Worked Figure | Assumptions & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price (Suburb Median) | $595,000 | Settled house median as of October 2026 |
| 20% Deposit + Est. Stamp Duty & Costs | $147,560 | $119,000 deposit (80% LVR) + ~$28,560 stamp duty, legal & inspection allowance (can be funded via usable home equity) |
| 80% LVR Loan Amount | $476,000 | Standard no-LMI investor loan threshold |
| Gross Annual Rental Income | $29,120/yr ($560/wk) | 4.9% gross rental yield before vacancies and expenses |
| Est. Annual Interest + Operating Costs | $36,295/yr | Assumes 6.25% interest-only ($29,750/yr) + ~1.1% for council rates, insurance & property management ($6,545/yr) |
| Pre-Tax Weekly Cashflow Position | -$138/wk top-up | Before tax deductions / depreciation (confirm post-tax position with your accountant) |
5. Who Should Buy in Tatura—And 3 Rules Before You Make an Offer
Solid 92/100 R-Score Backed by Greater Shepparton Fundamentals. Based on our October 2026 data, Tatura is best suited to first-time property investors, homeowners unlocking $150k–$250k in equity, and second/third property buyers who need strong rental yield (4.9%) to preserve bank borrowing capacity while capturing capital growth.
- Never Buy Blind on the Suburb Median: In Tatura, 28 streets score below 50/100 on our census tenure and yield tests. Always run the exact street through the Tatura Street Score Hub and target the 27 streets scoring 75–100/100.
- Check Lot-Level Overlays (Flood, Bushfire, Slope & Easements): Even on a 100/100 streetlike Joe Ford Drive, individual lots can carry overland flow paths, steep gradients, or sewer easements that restrict granny-flat additions or spike insurance premiums.
- Price Against Street-Matched Settled Comparables: Do not let a selling agent justify an asking price on a 25/100 street using comparable sales from a 100/100 street. Compare settled sales within the same SA1 Street Score band.
If there's a specific street you're weighing up right now, check its Street Score first — it's free, takes ten seconds, and tells you whether that street is pulling the suburb average up or riding on it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tatura (VIC 3616) a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of October 2026, Tatura (VIC 3616) scores 92/100 on the 27-indicator Ripehouse R-Score (ranked #1,309 of 15,286 Australian suburbs). It is classified as a Established Family & Commuter Corridor with a median house price of $595,000, median rent of $560/wk (4.9% gross yield), and vacancy rate of 3.2%.
How have house prices and rents performed in Tatura over the past 1 to 3 years?
Over the past 12 months, Tatura’s median house price moved +14.4% to $595,000, and +22.4% over the past 36 months. Median weekly asking rents moved +1.8% over the past year to $560/wk (4.9% gross yield).
What are the highest and lowest scoring streets in Tatura, VIC?
Across 136 streets (3,302 addresses) in Tatura, 27 streets score 75 to 100 on the Ripehouse Street Score, led by Joe Ford Drive (75/100, 89% owner-occupied), Coombs Road (75/100, 89% owner-occupied), Trevaskis Drive (75/100, 89% owner-occupied). Meanwhile, 28 streets score below 50 due to lower owner-occupation or public housing concentration above 5%.
How much deposit and weekly cashflow is needed to buy a median house in Tatura?
At Tatura’s median house price of $595,000, an 80% LVR purchase ($476,000 loan) requires approximately $147,560 in cash or usable home equity ($119,000 deposit plus around $28,560 for stamp duty and acquisition costs). At $560/wk rent and a 6.25% interest-only benchmark, estimated pre-tax cashflow is -$138/wk before tax deductions.
What is the housing supply pipeline and economic profile of Greater Shepparton Council?
Tatura is located in the Greater Shepparton (VIC) Local Government Area (population around 69,865, +1.6% 3yr growth). Annual building approvals sit at 2.5% of existing dwelling stock. Tracked major infrastructure spend is $728M. Top employment sectors are Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Retail Trade (11%), Manufacturing (9%).
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