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Tygalgah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tygalgah NSW is 116 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tygalgah is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Tygalgah is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Tygalgah has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Tygalgah has a population density of 6.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tygalgah is $1,131.

There were 1 recorded offences in Tygalgah in 2025-26, a rate of 9 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Tygalgah Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tygalgah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,131/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tygalgah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (64) Female 47.1% (57)

Population Density

6.3

people per km²

116 people · 18.4 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,250

Family income/wk

Tygalgah 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

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tygalgah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

44.4% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

55.6% 10 dwellings

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

Tygalgah Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Tygalgah Religion

No Religion

37.8%

Not stated

17.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

13.4%

Catholic

11.8%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Anglican

5.0%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

4.2%

Buddhism

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tygalgah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.1%

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

Tygalgah Employment

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Employed full-time

51.3% 39 people

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Employed part-time

28.9% 22 people

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Unemployed

5.3% 4 people

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Not in labour force

14.5% 11 people

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

Tygalgah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

33.3%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

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

Tygalgah Occupation

Managers

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

22.2%

Professionals

19.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.1%

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

Tygalgah Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Health

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Education

14.3%

Architecture & Building

8.6%

Management & Commerce

8.6%

Society & Culture

8.6%

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

Tygalgah Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tygalgah Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

11.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

19.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

23.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tygalgah Marital Status

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Married

53.5% 46

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Divorced

9.3% 8

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Widowed

3.5% 3

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Never married

33.7% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tygalgah Ancestry

Australian

34.8%

English

31.9%

Scottish

11.6%

German

6.5%

Other

6.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

Irish

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tygalgah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.2%

Primary — Catholic

18.2%

Secondary — Government

18.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Pre-school

12.1%

Vocational Education

12.1%

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

Tygalgah Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 17

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No need for assistance

91.5% 183

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

Tygalgah Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.0% 20

—

Not a volunteer

73.0% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tygalgah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tygalgah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.4%

Did not go to work

14.0%

Bicycle

11.6%

Walked only

7.0%

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

Tygalgah Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

43.8%

3 vehicles

34.4%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Tygalgah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.7%

3 bedrooms

59.0%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

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

Tygalgah Population Mobility

9.3%

moved in the last year

36.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tygalgah Indigenous Population

12.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

192

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tygalgah Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Tygalgah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

8.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.4%

$500-$649/wk

8.8%

$650-$799/wk

13.2%

$800-$999/wk

13.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tygalgah Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.3%

Couple — no children

23.4%

One parent — no children under 15

11.7%

Couple — no children under 15

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tygalgah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 9

—

Did not provide

88.3% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tygalgah Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Tygalgah When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Tygalgah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.1%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

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

Tygalgah Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

19.4%

4 persons

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tygalgah Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Tygalgah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tygalgah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tygalgah Schools

schools nearby

government

942

avg ICSEA score

201

total students

Condong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 49 students

948

ICSEA

Murwillumbah East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 152 students

935

ICSEA

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

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Tygalgah Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,299/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.4%

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

If you earn X in Tygalgah

Your weekly income

≈ $9,962/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,899/wk

Rent share 17.4%

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Tygalgah vs State & National Average

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Pop: 58 Income: $769/wk Rent: $185/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $408/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $833/wk Rent: $665/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $979/wk Rent: $120/wk

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Pop: 58 Income: $593/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tygalgah

What is the population of Tygalgah NSW?

The population of Tygalgah NSW is 116 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.3 people per km².Tygalgah is ranked #8,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tygalgah?

The median personal income in Tygalgah NSW is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $2,299 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Tygalgah is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tygalgah?

Median rent in Tygalgah NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tygalgah ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tygalgah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tygalgah NSW is $1,131. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tygalgah?

The median age in Tygalgah NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tygalgah a good suburb to live in?

Tygalgah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 116.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.4% 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: 14014. All dollar figures in AUD.