Tomboye NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tomboye NSW is 36 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tomboye is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Tomboye is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Tomboye has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Tomboye has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tomboye is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tomboye in 2025-26, a rate of 83 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Tomboye Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tomboye Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tomboye Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.8% (25) Female 34.2% (13)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
36 people · 83.9 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Tomboye Age Distribution

45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tomboye Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.9% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
38.1% 8 dwellings

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

Tomboye Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tomboye Religion

No Religion
61.1%
Anglican
19.4%
Not stated
11.1%
Catholic
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tomboye Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
31.3%

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

Tomboye Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 10 people
Employed part-time
34.3% 12 people
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Not in labour force
37.1% 13 people

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

Tomboye Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%

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

Tomboye Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Labourers
30.0%

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

Tomboye Field of Study

Creative Arts
54.5%
Engineering
45.5%

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

Tomboye Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tomboye Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
33.3%
$650-$799/wk
46.7%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tomboye Marital Status

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Married
74.2% 23
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Divorced
16.1% 5
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Never married
9.7% 3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tomboye Ancestry

English
46.5%
Irish
20.9%
Australian
18.6%
Scottish
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tomboye Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.1% 3
No need for assistance
94.9% 56

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

Tomboye Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.9% 5
Not a volunteer
82.1% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tomboye How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tomboye Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.1%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3 vehicles
31.6%

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

Tomboye Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
40.0%
2 bedrooms
20.0%
3 bedrooms
20.0%
4 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Tomboye Population Mobility

7.7%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tomboye Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
64
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tomboye Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
5

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

Tomboye Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
18.5%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
25.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tomboye Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tomboye Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tomboye Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Tomboye Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.4%
5–14 hours
11.4%
15–29 hours
22.9%
30+ hours
28.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Tomboye Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tomboye Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from NSW
3

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

Tomboye Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Weapons
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tomboye Rent Prices & Affordability

54%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 54.0%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Tomboye

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $383/wk
Rent share 54.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tomboye vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomboye

What is the population of Tomboye NSW?

The population of Tomboye NSW is 36 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Tomboye?

The median personal income in Tomboye NSW is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Tomboye?

Median rent in Tomboye NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 54.0% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Tomboye?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tomboye 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 Tomboye?

The median age in Tomboye NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tomboye a good suburb to live in?

Tomboye is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 36.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (54.0% 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: 13911. All dollar figures in AUD.