Tumut Plains NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tumut Plains NSW is 70 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumut Plains is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Tumut Plains is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Tumut Plains has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Tumut Plains has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumut Plains is $1,867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Tumut Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Tumut Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tumut Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,867/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tumut Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.9% (38) Female 44.1% (30)

Population Density

7.6
people per km²
70 people · 9.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,124
Family income/wk

Tumut Plains Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tumut Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
52.0% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
48.0% 12 dwellings

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

Tumut Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tumut Plains Religion

Catholic
48.6%
Not stated
25.0%
No Religion
16.7%
Anglican
5.6%
Christian (other)
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tumut Plains Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Tumut Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
47.5% 19 people
Employed part-time
37.5% 15 people
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Not in labour force
15.0% 6 people

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

Tumut Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.0%

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

Tumut Plains Occupation

Managers
25.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%

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

Tumut Plains Field of Study

Engineering
34.8%
Education
26.1%
Architecture & Building
13.0%
Health
13.0%
Society & Culture
13.0%

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

Tumut Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tumut Plains Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tumut Plains Marital Status

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Married
63.3% 31
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Divorced
10.2% 5
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Never married
26.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tumut Plains Ancestry

Australian
42.1%
English
31.6%
Irish
15.8%
Scottish
6.6%
German
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tumut Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Secondary — Catholic
28.6%
Primary — Government
21.4%

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

Tumut Plains Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.9% 3
No need for assistance
97.1% 101

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

Tumut Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.1% 14
Not a volunteer
68.9% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tumut Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tumut Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tumut Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
21.7%
3 vehicles
30.4%
4+ vehicles
30.4%

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

Tumut Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
26.3%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
31.6%

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

Tumut Plains Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
14.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tumut Plains Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
96
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tumut Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Cancer
3

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

Tumut Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
18.2%
$500-$649/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tumut Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
56.0%
Couple — no children under 15
28.0%
Couple — no children
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tumut Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.8% 8
Did not provide
82.2% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tumut Plains Children Ever Born

2 children
57.1%
3 children
42.9%

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

Tumut Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.2%
5–14 hours
29.7%
15–29 hours
8.1%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
35.1%

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

Tumut Plains Household Size

1 person
11.5%
2 persons
30.8%
3 persons
26.9%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tumut Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tumut Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Tumut Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,416/wk
Median Rent $310/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Tumut Plains

≈ $10,469/month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $2,106/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tumut Plains vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumut Plains

What is the population of Tumut Plains NSW?

The population of Tumut Plains NSW is 70 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Tumut Plains?

The median personal income in Tumut Plains NSW is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $3,124 per week.

How much is rent in Tumut Plains?

Median rent in Tumut Plains NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tumut Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumut Plains NSW is $1,867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tumut Plains?

The median age in Tumut Plains NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tumut Plains a good suburb to live in?

Tumut Plains is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 70.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 13985. All dollar figures in AUD.