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Tucabia NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tucabia NSW is 354 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tucabia is $605 per week ($31,460 per year). Median rent in Tucabia is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Tucabia has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Tucabia has a population density of 10.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tucabia is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tucabia is $887.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tucabia in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Tucabia Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tucabia Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$605/wk

$31,460 per year

#7015 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$887/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tucabia Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.0% (178) Female 49.0% (171)

Population Density

10.1

people per km²

354 people · 35.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,534

Family income/wk

Tucabia 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)

Tucabia Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

66.4% 89 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

33.6% 45 dwellings

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

Tucabia Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

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

Tucabia Religion

No Religion

39.4%

Anglican

29.0%

Catholic

13.6%

Not stated

7.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.8%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tucabia Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

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

Tucabia Employment

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Employed full-time

26.3% 76 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 65 people

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Unemployed

4.2% 12 people

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Not in labour force

47.1% 136 people

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

Tucabia Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.5%

Bachelor Degree

16.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

4.4%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

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

Tucabia Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

13.5%

Professionals

12.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.1%

Managers

9.0%

Sales Workers

6.7%

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

Tucabia Field of Study

Society & Culture

22.4%

Engineering

21.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

15.8%

Education

13.2%

Management & Commerce

10.5%

Creative Arts

6.6%

Health

5.3%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

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

Tucabia Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tucabia Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tucabia Marital Status

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Married

44.0% 132

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Separated

2.7% 8

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Divorced

17.0% 51

🕊️

Widowed

6.3% 19

👤

Never married

30.0% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tucabia Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

34.1%

Scottish

9.2%

Irish

7.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.7%

Dutch

2.7%

Other

1.8%

German

1.6%

Italian

1.6%

Maltese

0.9%

Maori

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tucabia School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.8%

Secondary — Government

19.6%

Vocational Education

15.2%

Pre-school

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

6.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

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

Tucabia Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 63

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 610

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

Tucabia Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.5% 51

—

Not a volunteer

82.5% 241

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tucabia Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$300-$449/mo

10.3%

$450-$599/mo

25.6%

$600-$799/mo

15.4%

$800-$999/mo

17.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tucabia How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.8%

Did not go to work

8.5%

Car (passenger)

7.0%

Truck

2.3%

Walked only

2.3%

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

Tucabia Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.4%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

15.5%

4+ vehicles

9.5%

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

Tucabia Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

20.8%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

4.9%

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

Tucabia Population Mobility

6.1%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

7.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tucabia Indigenous Population

6.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

615

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tucabia Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Tucabia Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.0%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.0%

$3,500+/wk

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tucabia Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.0%

Couple — children under 15

25.2%

Couple — no children under 15

11.5%

One parent — children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tucabia Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.4% 19

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Never served

93.6% 280

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tucabia Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.8% 60

—

Did not provide

79.2% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tucabia Children Ever Born

No children

23.9%

1 child

19.7%

2 children

28.2%

3 children

25.6%

4 children

2.6%

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

Tucabia When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Tucabia Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.7%

5–14 hours

29.4%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

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

Tucabia Household Size

1 person

24.7%

2 persons

50.7%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

2.7%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tucabia Where Residents Moved From

Same address

310

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tucabia Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Step family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tucabia Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tucabia Schools

schools nearby

government

869

avg ICSEA score

total students

Tucabia Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 32 students

869

ICSEA

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

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Tucabia Rent Prices & Affordability

31%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,045/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 30.6%

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

If you earn X in Tucabia

Your weekly income

≈ $4,528/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $725/wk

Rent share 30.6%

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Tucabia vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Canoelands

Pop: 177 Income: $809/wk Rent: $440/wk

Collie (NSW)

Pop: 177 Income: $768/wk Rent: $150/wk

Marshall Mount

Pop: 177 Income: $840/wk Rent: $375/wk

Wadeville

Pop: 177 Income: $408/wk Rent: $175/wk

Blackmans Point

Pop: 178 Income: $580/wk Rent: $260/wk

Elands

Pop: 178 Income: $469/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tucabia

What is the population of Tucabia NSW?

The population of Tucabia NSW is 354 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.1 people per km².Tucabia is ranked #5,659 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tucabia?

The median personal income in Tucabia NSW is $605 per week, or $31,460 per year.The median household income is $1,045 per week.Family income is $1,534 per week.Tucabia is ranked #7,015 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tucabia?

Median rent in Tucabia NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 30.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Tucabia ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tucabia?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tucabia NSW is $887. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tucabia?

The median age in Tucabia NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tucabia a good suburb to live in?

Tucabia is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 354.The median income is $605/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.6% 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: 13963. All dollar figures in AUD.