Tuena NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tuena NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tuena is $420 per week ($21,840 per year). Median rent in Tuena is $180 per week ($780 per month). Tuena has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Tuena has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuena is $650.

There were 3 recorded offences in Tuena in 2025-26, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Tuena Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tuena Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$420/wk
$21,840 per year
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Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tuena Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (39) Female 50.6% (40)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
81 people · 231.8 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,125
Family income/wk

Tuena Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tuena Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings

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

Tuena Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tuena Religion

Not stated
30.6%
Catholic
23.6%
No Religion
16.7%
Anglican
13.9%
Christian (other)
9.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tuena Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Tuena Employment

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Employed full-time
19.3% 11 people
Employed part-time
14.0% 8 people
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Unemployed
5.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
61.4% 35 people

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

Tuena Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.3%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.3%

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

Tuena Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Labourers
50.0%

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

Tuena Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Tuena Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tuena Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
15.8%
$400-$499/wk
47.4%
$800-$999/wk
15.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tuena Marital Status

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Married
44.4% 32
↔️
Separated
8.3% 6
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Divorced
18.1% 13
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Never married
29.2% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tuena Ancestry

English
27.9%
Australian
20.9%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
11.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.5%
German
10.5%
Dutch
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tuena Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
19.3% 26
No need for assistance
80.7% 109

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

Tuena Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 15
Not a volunteer
72.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tuena Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
50.0%
$600-$799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tuena How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tuena Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
24.2%
3 vehicles
15.2%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Tuena Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
33.3%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
12.5%
5 bedrooms
20.8%

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

Tuena Population Mobility

4.8%
moved in the last year
32.8%
moved in the last 5 years
13.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
31.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tuena Indigenous Population

16.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
114
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tuena Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Lung condition
8
Arthritis
6
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3
Diabetes
3

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

Tuena Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.3%
$150-$299/wk
10.3%
$300-$399/wk
23.1%
$400-$499/wk
20.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tuena Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.1%
Couple — no children under 15
27.1%
Couple — children under 15
14.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tuena Military Service

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Previously served
6.7% 4
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Never served
93.3% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tuena Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
30.0% 15
Did not provide
70.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tuena Children Ever Born

2 children
37.5%
3 children
62.5%

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

Tuena When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Tuena Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
10.5%
5–14 hours
36.8%
15–29 hours
8.8%
30+ hours
24.6%
Did not do domestic work
19.3%

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

Tuena Household Size

1 person
45.2%
2 persons
41.9%
4 persons
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tuena Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from NSW
3

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

Tuena Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tuena Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
2
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tuena Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $574/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.4%

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

If you earn X in Tuena

≈ $2,487/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $394/wk
Rent share 31.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tuena vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuena

What is the population of Tuena NSW?

The population of Tuena NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Tuena?

The median personal income in Tuena NSW is $420 per week, or $21,840 per year.The median household income is $574 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.

How much is rent in Tuena?

Median rent in Tuena NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 31.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Tuena?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuena NSW is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tuena?

The median age in Tuena NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tuena a good suburb to live in?

Tuena is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $420/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.4% 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: 13967. All dollar figures in AUD.