Tuncester NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tuncester NSW is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tuncester is $854 per week ($44,408 per year). Median rent in Tuncester is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Tuncester has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Tuncester has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuncester is $683.

There were 4 recorded offences in Tuncester in 2024-25, a rate of 78 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Tuncester Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tuncester Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$854/wk
$44,408 per year
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Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$683/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.6 per bedroom

Tuncester Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.6% (30) Female 43.4% (23)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
51 people · 11.0 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Tuncester Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tuncester Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Tuncester Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tuncester Religion

No Religion
25.5%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
18.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
14.5%
SB OSB NRA SB
9.1%
Not stated
7.3%
Uniting Church
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tuncester Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
55.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
29.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.7%

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

Tuncester Employment

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Employed full-time
38.5% 15 people
Employed part-time
28.2% 11 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 13 people

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

Tuncester Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Tuncester Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
25.9%
Managers
22.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
18.5%
Professionals
11.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%

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

Tuncester Field of Study

Engineering
45.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Health
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Tuncester Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tuncester Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
36.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tuncester Marital Status

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Married
46.2% 18
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Separated
7.7% 3
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Divorced
12.8% 5
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Widowed
7.7% 3
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Never married
25.6% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tuncester Ancestry

English
45.2%
Australian
24.2%
Scottish
12.9%
Irish
6.5%
Italian
6.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tuncester School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Tuncester Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.4% 3
No need for assistance
96.6% 85

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

Tuncester Volunteering

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Volunteer
19.1% 9
Not a volunteer
80.9% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tuncester How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tuncester Car Ownership

2 vehicles
78.9%
3 vehicles
21.1%

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

Tuncester Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
59.1%
4 bedrooms
22.7%

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

Tuncester Population Mobility

7.0%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tuncester Indigenous Population

3.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
89
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tuncester Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
6
Diabetes
5
Mental health
4

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

Tuncester Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
23.8%
$800-$999/wk
47.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tuncester Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.1%
Couple — no children under 15
23.5%
Couple — children under 15
11.8%
One parent — no children under 15
11.8%
One parent — children under 15
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tuncester Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.9% 4
Did not provide
91.1% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tuncester Children Ever Born

2 children
70.0%
4 children
30.0%

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

Tuncester When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Tuncester Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
15.4%
15–29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
11.5%
Did not do domestic work
32.7%

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

Tuncester Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
61.9%
3 persons
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tuncester Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from NSW
3

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

Tuncester Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Drug Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Tuncester Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
955
avg ICSEA score
29
total students
Caniaba Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 29 students
955
ICSEA

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

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Tuncester Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $315/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.9%

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

If you earn X in Tuncester

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $1,059/wk
Rent share 22.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tuncester vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuncester

What is the population of Tuncester NSW?

The population of Tuncester NSW is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Tuncester?

The median personal income in Tuncester NSW is $854 per week, or $44,408 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Tuncester?

Median rent in Tuncester NSW is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 22.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tuncester?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuncester NSW is $683. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tuncester?

The median age in Tuncester NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tuncester a good suburb to live in?

Tuncester is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 51.The median income is $854/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.9% 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: 13986. All dollar figures in AUD.