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Tuggerah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tuggerah NSW is 925 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tuggerah is $783 per week ($40,716 per year). Median rent in Tuggerah is $418 per week ($1,811 per month). Tuggerah has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Tuggerah has a population density of 99.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tuggerah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuggerah is $1,625.

There were 221 recorded offences in Tuggerah in 2025-26, a rate of 239 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (108 offences).

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Tuggerah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tuggerah Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$783/wk

$40,716 per year

#3881 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$418/wk

$1,811 per month

#1647 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tuggerah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (441) Female 52.3% (484)

Population Density

99.2

people per km²

925 people · 9.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,841

Family income/wk

Tuggerah 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)

Tuggerah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

43.4% 95 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

56.6% 124 dwellings

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

Tuggerah Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

5.3%

India

1.1%

Canada

0.8%

China

0.8%

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

Tuggerah Religion

No Religion

45.8%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

17.1%

Not stated

4.3%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Hinduism

2.9%

Buddhism

2.7%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tuggerah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.4%

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

Tuggerah Languages Spoken at Home

Other

30.5%

IAL Nepali

15.3%

SAL Tagalog

13.6%

Mandarin

11.9%

SAL Tot

11.9%

Other Indo-Aryan

6.8%

Cantonese

5.1%

Arabic

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Tuggerah Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 260 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 166 people

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Unemployed

2.8% 19 people

🏠

Not in labour force

35.0% 240 people

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

Tuggerah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.3%

Bachelor Degree

27.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.7%

Certificate I/II

3.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Tuggerah Occupation

Professionals

21.6%

Community & Personal Service

20.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

13.5%

Managers

8.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.8%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.4%

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

Tuggerah Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

16.0%

Society & Culture

15.7%

Health

12.4%

Creative Arts

7.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.2%

Education

6.5%

Architecture & Building

4.9%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

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

Tuggerah Dwelling Types

Separate house

73.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

17.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tuggerah Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tuggerah Marital Status

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Married

38.0% 286

↔️

Separated

4.4% 33

📋

Divorced

12.6% 95

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 31

👤

Never married

40.8% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tuggerah Ancestry

Australian

31.5%

English

30.1%

Scottish

8.4%

Other

8.0%

Irish

7.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

German

2.5%

Filipino

2.4%

Chinese

2.1%

Italian

2.1%

Indian

1.6%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tuggerah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.2%

Vocational Education

20.1%

Secondary — Government

17.5%

Pre-school

13.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.1%

Primary — Catholic

2.1%

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

Tuggerah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 129

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 1,684

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

Tuggerah Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

12.1% 89

—

Not a volunteer

87.9% 647

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tuggerah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.9%

$300-$449/mo

2.4%

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

5.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

21.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tuggerah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.0%

Did not go to work

20.2%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Walked only

4.8%

Train

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.8%

Bus

0.8%

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

Tuggerah Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.8%

1 vehicle

42.7%

2 vehicles

34.8%

3 vehicles

11.2%

4+ vehicles

5.5%

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

Tuggerah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.6%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

58.2%

4 bedrooms

22.0%

5 bedrooms

3.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Tuggerah Population Mobility

15.8%

moved in the last year

44.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tuggerah Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,757

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tuggerah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

113

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Tuggerah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tuggerah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.6%

Couple — no children

22.9%

Couple — no children under 15

16.0%

One parent — no children under 15

12.8%

One parent — children under 15

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tuggerah Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 18

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Never served

97.6% 726

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tuggerah Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.9% 88

—

Did not provide

88.1% 651

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tuggerah Children Ever Born

No children

34.5%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

16.6%

4 children

5.2%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Tuggerah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Tuggerah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.4%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

12.4%

30+ hours

10.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.4%

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

Tuggerah Household Size

1 person

26.5%

2 persons

31.6%

3 persons

21.2%

4 persons

12.9%

5 persons

6.4%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tuggerah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

749

Moved from NSW

106

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Tuggerah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.6%

Blended family — no other children

10.2%

Step family — no other children

6.1%

Intact family — other children present

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tuggerah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 221 total

Theft

108

Traffic

Other Against Property

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tuggerah Schools

schools nearby

government

993

avg ICSEA score

4,202

total students

Central Coast Steiner School Independent

Combined · K-11 · 330 students

1092

ICSEA

Wyong Christian Community School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 904 students

1057

ICSEA

St Peter's Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,078 students

1045

ICSEA

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 335 students

1022

ICSEA

Tuggerah Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 359 students

993

ICSEA

Chittaway Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 479 students

992

ICSEA

Wyong High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 674 students

946

ICSEA

HopeTown School Government

Combined · U · 43 students

797

ICSEA

Aspect Central Coast School, Tuggerah Independent

Secondary

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

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Tuggerah Rent Prices & Affordability

27%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,569/wk

Median Rent $418/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.6%

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

If you earn X in Tuggerah

Your weekly income

≈ $6,799/month

Median rent $418/wk

Left after rent $1,151/wk

Rent share 26.6%

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Tuggerah vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Duri

Pop: 463 Income: $778/wk Rent: $320/wk

Vale Of Clwydd

Pop: 465 Income: $569/wk Rent: $280/wk

Wilsons Creek

Pop: 466 Income: $581/wk Rent: $300/wk

Hawkesbury Heights

Pop: 468 Income: $970/wk Rent: $473/wk

Balmoral (Wingecarribee - NSW)

Pop: 469 Income: $905/wk Rent: $415/wk

Bungonia

Pop: 469 Income: $554/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuggerah

What is the population of Tuggerah NSW?

The population of Tuggerah NSW is 925 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 99.2 people per km².Tuggerah is ranked #4,094 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tuggerah?

The median personal income in Tuggerah NSW is $783 per week, or $40,716 per year.The median household income is $1,569 per week.Family income is $1,841 per week.Tuggerah is ranked #3,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tuggerah?

Median rent in Tuggerah NSW is $418 per week ($1,811 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Tuggerah ranks #1,647 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tuggerah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuggerah NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tuggerah?

The median age in Tuggerah NSW is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tuggerah a good suburb to live in?

Tuggerah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 925.The median income is $783/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% 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: 13968. All dollar figures in AUD.