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Cumbalum NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cumbalum, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cumbalum NSW is 2,211 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cumbalum is $897 per week ($46,644 per year). Median rent in Cumbalum is $610 per week ($2,643 per month). Cumbalum has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Cumbalum has a population density of 146.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Cumbalum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cumbalum is $2,167.
There were 17 recorded offences in Cumbalum in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).
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Cumbalum Demographics
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Cumbalum Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cumbalum Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cumbalum Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cumbalum Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cumbalum Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cumbalum Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Cumbalum Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cumbalum Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cumbalum Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cumbalum Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cumbalum Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cumbalum Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cumbalum Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cumbalum Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cumbalum School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cumbalum Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cumbalum Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cumbalum Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cumbalum How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cumbalum Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cumbalum Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cumbalum Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cumbalum Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cumbalum Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cumbalum Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cumbalum Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cumbalum Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cumbalum Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cumbalum Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cumbalum When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cumbalum Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cumbalum Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cumbalum Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cumbalum Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cumbalum Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cumbalum Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumbalum
What is the population of Cumbalum NSW?
The population of Cumbalum NSW is 2,211 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 146.9 people per km².Cumbalum is ranked #2,888 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cumbalum?
The median personal income in Cumbalum NSW is $897 per week, or $46,644 per year.The median household income is $2,170 per week.Family income is $2,231 per week.Cumbalum is ranked #2,176 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cumbalum?
Median rent in Cumbalum NSW is $610 per week ($2,643 per month).Rent represents 28.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Cumbalum ranks #192 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cumbalum?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cumbalum NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cumbalum?
The median age in Cumbalum NSW is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cumbalum a good suburb to live in?
Cumbalum is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,211.The median income is $897/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11155. All dollar figures in AUD.