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Tumblong NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tumblong NSW is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumblong is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Tumblong is $188 per week ($815 per month). Tumblong has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Tumblong has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumblong is $1,300.

There were 9 recorded offences in Tumblong in 2025-26, a rate of 40 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (4 offences).

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Tumblong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tumblong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$749/wk

$38,948 per year

#4532 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$188/wk

$815 per month

#7813 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Tumblong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (109) Female 50.5% (111)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

225 people · 129.0 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,770

Family income/wk

Tumblong 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)

Tumblong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.5% 25 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.5% 30 dwellings

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

Tumblong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tumblong Religion

Anglican

29.0%

No Religion

28.1%

Catholic

20.3%

Not stated

10.6%

Baptist

4.1%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Pentecostal

2.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tumblong Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

51.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Tumblong Employment

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Employed full-time

48.2% 68 people

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Employed part-time

15.6% 22 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 51 people

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

Tumblong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.1%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.3%

Certificate I/II

7.0%

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

Tumblong Occupation

Managers

29.7%

Community & Personal Service

14.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.5%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Professionals

9.4%

Labourers

7.8%

Sales Workers

4.7%

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

Tumblong Field of Study

Engineering

29.0%

Management & Commerce

21.0%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Health

12.9%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Architecture & Building

6.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Education

4.8%

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

Tumblong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tumblong Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.1%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tumblong Marital Status

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Married

57.5% 96

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Separated

3.0% 5

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Divorced

10.2% 17

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Widowed

1.8% 3

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Never married

27.5% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tumblong Ancestry

Australian

35.0%

English

29.0%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

9.9%

German

7.1%

Other

3.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.8%

Italian

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tumblong School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

38.7%

Primary — Government

32.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

16.1%

Secondary — Catholic

12.9%

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

Tumblong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.7% 27

✅

No need for assistance

93.3% 376

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

Tumblong Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.8% 37

—

Not a volunteer

77.2% 125

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tumblong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.5%

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

41.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tumblong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.7%

Walked only

13.0%

Did not go to work

7.6%

Truck

5.4%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

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

Tumblong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

39.7%

3 vehicles

17.9%

4+ vehicles

19.2%

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

Tumblong Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.1%

3 bedrooms

60.3%

4 bedrooms

31.5%

5 bedrooms

4.1%

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

Tumblong Population Mobility

7.7%

moved in the last year

31.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tumblong Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

366

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tumblong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Tumblong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.4%

$1-$149/wk

3.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

13.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tumblong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children

28.7%

Couple — no children under 15

26.8%

One parent — children under 15

5.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tumblong Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 6

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Never served

96.3% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tumblong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

23.2% 36

—

Did not provide

76.8% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tumblong Children Ever Born

No children

21.2%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

28.8%

4 children

11.5%

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

Tumblong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

22.2%

15–29 hours

17.1%

30+ hours

15.2%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Tumblong Household Size

1 person

27.4%

2 persons

33.9%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

14.5%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tumblong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

179

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Tumblong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.6%

Step family — no other children

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tumblong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Drug Offences

Theft

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tumblong Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,524/wk

Median Rent $188/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

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

If you earn X in Tumblong

Your weekly income

≈ $6,604/month

Median rent $188/wk

Left after rent $1,336/wk

Rent share 12.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleambally

Income: $841/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Hamilton South

Income: $770/wk Rent: $162/wk Save: $26/wk

Lake Cargelligo

Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $18/wk

Trangie

Income: $711/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Malabar

Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $38/wk

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $13/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $13/wk

Bourke

Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $8/wk

Tumblong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Limbri

Pop: 113 Income: $575/wk

Bimbimbie

Pop: 113 Income: $680/wk

Blaxlands Creek

Pop: 113 Income: $488/wk Rent: $275/wk

Cope

Pop: 113 Income: $472/wk Rent: $200/wk

Dyraaba

Pop: 113 Income: $640/wk Rent: $313/wk

McLeods Shoot

Pop: 113 Income: $1,014/wk Rent: $515/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumblong

What is the population of Tumblong NSW?

The population of Tumblong NSW is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Tumblong is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tumblong?

The median personal income in Tumblong NSW is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,524 per week.Family income is $1,770 per week.Tumblong is ranked #4,532 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tumblong?

Median rent in Tumblong NSW is $188 per week ($815 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tumblong ranks #7,813 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tumblong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumblong NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tumblong?

The median age in Tumblong NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tumblong a good suburb to live in?

Tumblong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 225.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% 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: 13981. All dollar figures in AUD.