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Tumbulgum NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tumbulgum, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Tumbulgum NSW is 454 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumbulgum is $814 per week ($42,328 per year). Median rent in Tumbulgum is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Tumbulgum has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Tumbulgum has a population density of 53.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Tumbulgum is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbulgum is $1,975.
There were 7 recorded offences in Tumbulgum in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).
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Tumbulgum Population
Tumbulgum Median Income & Rent
Tumbulgum Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
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Tumbulgum Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tumbulgum Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tumbulgum Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Tumbulgum Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Tumbulgum Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Tumbulgum Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Tumbulgum Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Tumbulgum Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Tumbulgum Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Tumbulgum Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Tumbulgum Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Tumbulgum Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Tumbulgum Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Tumbulgum School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Tumbulgum Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Tumbulgum Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Tumbulgum Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Tumbulgum How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Tumbulgum Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Tumbulgum Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Tumbulgum Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Tumbulgum Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Tumbulgum Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Tumbulgum Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Tumbulgum Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Tumbulgum Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Tumbulgum Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Tumbulgum Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Tumbulgum When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Tumbulgum Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Tumbulgum Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Tumbulgum Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Tumbulgum Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Tumbulgum Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Tumbulgum Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumbulgum
What is the population of Tumbulgum NSW?
The population of Tumbulgum NSW is 454 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 53.1 people per km².Tumbulgum is ranked #5,178 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Tumbulgum?
The median personal income in Tumbulgum NSW is $814 per week, or $42,328 per year.The median household income is $1,985 per week.Family income is $2,263 per week.Tumbulgum is ranked #3,355 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Tumbulgum?
Median rent in Tumbulgum NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tumbulgum ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Tumbulgum?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbulgum NSW is $1,975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Tumbulgum?
The median age in Tumbulgum NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Tumbulgum a good suburb to live in?
Tumbulgum is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 454.The median income is $814/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 13982. All dollar figures in AUD.