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Tuggerawong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tuggerawong NSW is 1,285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tuggerawong is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Tuggerawong is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Tuggerawong has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Tuggerawong has a population density of 861.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tuggerawong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Korean. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuggerawong is $1,885.

There were 11 recorded offences in Tuggerawong in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Tuggerawong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tuggerawong Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$717/wk

$37,284 per year

#5153 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,885/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tuggerawong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (624) Female 51.2% (655)

Population Density

861.6

people per km²

1,285 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,963

Family income/wk

Tuggerawong 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)

Tuggerawong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.4% 163 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.6% 167 dwellings

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

Tuggerawong Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Tuggerawong Religion

No Religion

42.5%

Catholic

22.0%

Anglican

20.0%

Not stated

6.2%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.4%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Baptist

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tuggerawong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.9%

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

Tuggerawong Languages Spoken at Home

Korean

57.1%

Spanish

42.9%

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

Tuggerawong Employment

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Employed full-time

32.5% 295 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.5% 195 people

🔍

Unemployed

3.7% 34 people

🏠

Not in labour force

42.3% 384 people

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

Tuggerawong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.3%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Tuggerawong Occupation

Professionals

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.6%

Managers

12.8%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

7.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

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

Tuggerawong Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Society & Culture

19.9%

Engineering

17.0%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Health

9.4%

Education

7.9%

Creative Arts

5.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.2%

Information Technology

2.9%

Agriculture & Environment

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.5%

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

Tuggerawong Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tuggerawong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.3%

$4,000+/wk

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tuggerawong Marital Status

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Married

44.6% 470

↔️

Separated

4.3% 45

📋

Divorced

10.9% 115

🕊️

Widowed

5.8% 61

👤

Never married

34.4% 363

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tuggerawong Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

32.0%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.3%

Other

3.8%

Italian

2.6%

German

2.3%

Dutch

1.3%

New Zealander

1.0%

Maori

0.8%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tuggerawong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

20.5%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Pre-school

13.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

Primary — Catholic

5.0%

Secondary — Catholic

4.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.9%

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

Tuggerawong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 158

✅

No need for assistance

93.5% 2,270

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

Tuggerawong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

11.5% 113

—

Not a volunteer

88.5% 867

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tuggerawong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.7%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tuggerawong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.1%

Did not go to work

20.1%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Truck

2.1%

Bicycle

1.1%

Train

0.9%

Walked only

0.7%

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

Tuggerawong Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.9%

1 vehicle

35.0%

2 vehicles

32.5%

3 vehicles

16.6%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Tuggerawong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.8%

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

40.8%

4 bedrooms

27.4%

5 bedrooms

7.1%

6+ bedrooms

1.5%

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

Tuggerawong Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

35.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tuggerawong Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

189

Indigenous residents

2,267

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tuggerawong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

148

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

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

Tuggerawong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tuggerawong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

27.4%

Couple — no children under 15

17.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tuggerawong Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.7% 27

👤

Never served

97.3% 956

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tuggerawong Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 141

—

Did not provide

85.5% 831

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tuggerawong Children Ever Born

No children

27.4%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

30.6%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

7.5%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Tuggerawong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

2021

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

Tuggerawong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.4%

5–14 hours

27.9%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

10.5%

Did not do domestic work

28.6%

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

Tuggerawong Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

32.8%

3 persons

17.1%

4 persons

12.7%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tuggerawong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,090

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

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

Tuggerawong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.6%

Step family — no other children

11.2%

Blended family — no other children

7.9%

Intact family — other children present

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tuggerawong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Sexual Offences

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tuggerawong Schools

schools nearby

government

914

avg ICSEA score

2,351

total students

Tuggerawong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 208 students

953

ICSEA

Kanwal Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 500 students

942

ICSEA

Wadalba Community School Government

Combined · K-12 · 1,414 students

941

ICSEA

Tacoma Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 186 students

938

ICSEA

HopeTown School Government

Combined · U · 43 students

797

ICSEA

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

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Tuggerawong Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,477/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 23.7%

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

If you earn X in Tuggerawong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,400/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,127/wk

Rent share 23.7%

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Tuggerawong vs State & National Average

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Pop: 647 Income: $725/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 647 Income: $707/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 650 Income: $629/wk Rent: $385/wk

Erowal Bay

Pop: 652 Income: $652/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Pop: 653 Income: $710/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Pop: 653 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuggerawong

What is the population of Tuggerawong NSW?

The population of Tuggerawong NSW is 1,285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 861.6 people per km².Tuggerawong is ranked #3,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tuggerawong?

The median personal income in Tuggerawong NSW is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,477 per week.Family income is $1,963 per week.Tuggerawong is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tuggerawong?

Median rent in Tuggerawong NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 23.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tuggerawong ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tuggerawong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuggerawong NSW is $1,885. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tuggerawong?

The median age in Tuggerawong NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tuggerawong a good suburb to live in?

Tuggerawong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,285.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.7% 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: 13969. All dollar figures in AUD.