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Tuross Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tuross Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Tuross Head NSW is 2,353 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tuross Head is $586 per week ($30,472 per year). Median rent in Tuross Head is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Tuross Head has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Tuross Head has a population density of 148.4 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Tuross Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuross Head is $1,430.
There were 11 recorded offences in Tuross Head in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Tuross Head Population
Tuross Head Median Income & Rent
Tuross Head Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Tuross Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tuross Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tuross Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Tuross Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Tuross Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Tuross Head Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Tuross Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Tuross Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Tuross Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Tuross Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Tuross Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Tuross Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Tuross Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Tuross Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Tuross Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Tuross Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Tuross Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Tuross Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Tuross Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Tuross Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Tuross Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Tuross Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Tuross Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Tuross Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Tuross Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Tuross Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Tuross Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Tuross Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Tuross Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Tuross Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Tuross Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Tuross Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Tuross Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Tuross Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Tuross Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 11 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Tuross Head Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuross Head
What is the population of Tuross Head NSW?
The population of Tuross Head NSW is 2,353 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 148.4 people per km².Tuross Head is ranked #2,796 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Tuross Head?
The median personal income in Tuross Head NSW is $586 per week, or $30,472 per year.The median household income is $1,043 per week.Family income is $1,337 per week.Tuross Head is ranked #7,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Tuross Head?
Median rent in Tuross Head NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 31.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Tuross Head ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Tuross Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tuross Head NSW is $1,430. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Tuross Head?
The median age in Tuross Head NSW is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Tuross Head a good suburb to live in?
Tuross Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,353.The median income is $586/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.6% 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: 13997. All dollar figures in AUD.