New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Towamba NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Towamba NSW is 249 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Towamba is $433 per week ($22,516 per year). Median rent in Towamba is $150 per week ($650 per month). Towamba has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Towamba has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Towamba is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towamba is $867.

There were 3 recorded offences in Towamba in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Towamba Population

residents (Census 2021)

Towamba Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$433/wk

$22,516 per year

#8712 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Towamba Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.5% (149) Female 42.5% (110)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

249 people · 132.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$974

Family income/wk

Towamba 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Towamba Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.4% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.6% 32 dwellings

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

Towamba Country of Birth

Australia

93.0%

England

7.0%

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

Towamba Religion

No Religion

44.0%

Not stated

18.5%

Anglican

11.5%

Catholic

10.3%

Christian (other)

9.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Pentecostal

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Towamba Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.9%

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

Towamba Employment

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Employed full-time

17.1% 29 people

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Employed part-time

17.6% 30 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 5 people

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Not in labour force

62.4% 106 people

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

Towamba Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.5%

Certificate I/II

7.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.8%

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

Towamba Occupation

Managers

19.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Sales Workers

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

10.9%

Professionals

8.7%

Labourers

8.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.5%

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

Towamba Field of Study

Engineering

26.5%

Society & Culture

20.6%

Agriculture & Environment

14.7%

Management & Commerce

11.8%

Education

8.8%

Health

8.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.8%

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

Towamba Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Towamba Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

18.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.3%

$650-$799/wk

18.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Towamba Marital Status

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Married

40.5% 87

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Separated

4.2% 9

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Divorced

14.9% 32

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Widowed

5.1% 11

👤

Never married

35.3% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Towamba Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

28.1%

Scottish

11.4%

Irish

7.4%

German

4.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Italian

2.2%

Polish

1.5%

Dutch

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Greek

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Towamba School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

56.3%

Secondary — Government

31.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

12.5%

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

Towamba Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.0% 34

✅

No need for assistance

92.0% 389

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

Towamba Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.0% 40

—

Not a volunteer

78.0% 142

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Towamba Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

20.0%

$300-$449/mo

10.0%

$600-$799/mo

13.3%

$800-$999/mo

13.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

23.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Towamba How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.8%

Did not go to work

8.7%

Truck

6.5%

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

Towamba Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.2%

1 vehicle

36.1%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

16.5%

4+ vehicles

9.3%

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

Towamba Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.0%

2 bedrooms

29.8%

3 bedrooms

31.9%

4 bedrooms

13.8%

5 bedrooms

4.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.3%

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

Towamba Population Mobility

6.8%

moved in the last year

20.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

35.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Towamba Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

402

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Towamba Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Lung condition

Heart disease

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Diabetes

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

Towamba Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

16.9%

$400-$499/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.5%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

2.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Towamba Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.9%

Couple — no children

34.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.0%

One parent — no children under 15

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Towamba Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 9

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Never served

95.2% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Towamba Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 31

—

Did not provide

83.7% 159

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Towamba Children Ever Born

No children

21.7%

2 children

35.0%

3 children

26.7%

4 children

16.7%

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

Towamba When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Towamba Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.9%

5–14 hours

25.5%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

22.3%

Did not do domestic work

18.6%

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

Towamba Household Size

1 person

40.6%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Towamba Where Residents Moved From

Same address

204

Moved from NSW

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

Towamba Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

81.8%

Step family — no other children

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Towamba Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Towamba Schools

schools nearby

government

958

avg ICSEA score

total students

Towamba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 23 students

958

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Towamba Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $808/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Towamba

Your weekly income

≈ $3,501/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $658/wk

Rent share 18.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $20/wk

Towamba vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Byrrill Creek

Pop: 125 Income: $444/wk Rent: $220/wk

Cedar Brush Creek

Pop: 125 Income: $1,015/wk Rent: $275/wk

Dum Dum

Pop: 125 Income: $657/wk Rent: $380/wk

Euabalong

Pop: 125 Income: $511/wk Rent: $125/wk

Morven (Greater Hume Shire - NSW)

Pop: 125 Income: $754/wk Rent: $150/wk

Wayo

Pop: 125 Income: $880/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Towamba

What is the population of Towamba NSW?

The population of Towamba NSW is 249 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².Towamba is ranked #6,426 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Towamba?

The median personal income in Towamba NSW is $433 per week, or $22,516 per year.The median household income is $808 per week.Family income is $974 per week.Towamba is ranked #8,712 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Towamba?

Median rent in Towamba NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Towamba ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Towamba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Towamba NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Towamba?

The median age in Towamba NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Towamba a good suburb to live in?

Towamba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 249.The median income is $433/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% 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: 13945. All dollar figures in AUD.