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Tomago NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tomago, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tomago NSW is 269 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tomago is $561 per week ($29,172 per year). Median rent in Tomago is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Tomago has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Tomago has a population density of 7.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tomago is $2,297.

There were 17 recorded offences in Tomago in 2025-26, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

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Tomago Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tomago Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$561/wk

$29,172 per year

#7594 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

60years

22 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,297/mo

Avg household size: 1.7 · 1 per bedroom

Tomago Demographics

Gender Split

Male 63.3% (174) Female 36.7% (101)

Population Density

7.7

people per km²

269 people · 34.9 km²

Households

1.7

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,107

Family income/wk

Tomago Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tomago Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

86.7% 72 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

13.3% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tomago Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tomago Religion

No Religion

28.3%

Anglican

22.1%

Not stated

21.0%

Catholic

19.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Othr Protestnt

1.5%

Buddhism

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tomago Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

25.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tomago Employment

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Employed full-time

19.2% 34 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 31 people

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Unemployed

5.1% 9 people

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Not in labour force

58.2% 103 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Tomago Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.5%

Postgraduate Degree

11.3%

Certificate I/II

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Tomago Occupation

Professionals

26.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.7%

Labourers

18.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Managers

7.9%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Tomago Field of Study

Engineering

34.8%

Management & Commerce

30.4%

Architecture & Building

17.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Tomago Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tomago Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$500-$649/wk

12.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tomago Marital Status

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Never married

31.7% 79

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Married

26.9% 67

↔️

Separated

9.2% 23

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Divorced

20.9% 52

🕊️

Widowed

11.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tomago Ancestry

English

35.0%

Australian

31.5%

Scottish

7.7%

Irish

7.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

3.8%

Other

3.1%

Dutch

1.7%

Filipino

1.7%

Chinese

1.4%

Maltese

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tomago School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.1%

Secondary — Government

31.6%

Pre-school

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Tomago Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 34

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 410

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Tomago Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

3.7% 7

—

Not a volunteer

96.3% 181

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tomago How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Tomago Car Ownership

0 vehicles

12.3%

1 vehicle

57.4%

2 vehicles

24.6%

3 vehicles

3.3%

4+ vehicles

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Tomago Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

44.6%

2 bedrooms

30.4%

3 bedrooms

6.3%

4 bedrooms

13.4%

5 bedrooms

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Tomago Population Mobility

20.5%

moved in the last year

45.4%

moved in the last 5 years

13.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tomago Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

395

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tomago Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Tomago Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

14.5%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tomago Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.0%

One parent — no children under 15

17.8%

One parent — children under 15

17.1%

Couple — children under 15

14.0%

Couple — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tomago Military Service

🏅

Previously served

5.3% 10

👤

Never served

94.7% 180

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tomago Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 22

—

Did not provide

88.5% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tomago Children Ever Born

No children

15.2%

1 child

19.6%

2 children

30.4%

3 children

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Tomago When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Tomago Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

21.1%

15–29 hours

11.9%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

38.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Tomago Household Size

1 person

57.8%

2 persons

25.8%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

2.3%

5 persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tomago Where Residents Moved From

Same address

171

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Tomago Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tomago Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Tomago Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $788/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Tomago

Your weekly income

≈ $3,415/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $538/wk

Rent share 31.7%

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Tomago vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bandon Grove

Pop: 135 Income: $634/wk Rent: $272/wk

Ben Lomond (NSW)

Pop: 135 Income: $674/wk Rent: $125/wk

Bendalong

Pop: 135 Income: $749/wk Rent: $310/wk

Big Springs

Pop: 135 Income: $780/wk Rent: $150/wk

Mount Olive (Singleton - NSW)

Pop: 135 Income: $725/wk Rent: $80/wk

Nevertire

Pop: 135 Income: $806/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomago

What is the population of Tomago NSW?

The population of Tomago NSW is 269 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.7 people per km².Tomago is ranked #6,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tomago?

The median personal income in Tomago NSW is $561 per week, or $29,172 per year.The median household income is $788 per week.Family income is $1,107 per week.Tomago is ranked #7,594 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tomago?

Median rent in Tomago NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 31.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Tomago ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tomago?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tomago NSW is $2,297. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tomago?

The median age in Tomago NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tomago a good suburb to live in?

Tomago is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 269.The median income is $561/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13907. All dollar figures in AUD.