Tumbarumba, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Tumbarumba NSW is 1,915 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tumbarumba is $677 per week ($35,204 per year). Median rent in Tumbarumba is $220 per week ($953 per month). Tumbarumba has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Tumbarumba has a population density of 8.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tumbarumba is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbarumba is $1,165.

There were 25 recorded offences in Tumbarumba in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (8 offences).

Population
1,915
Census 2021
Median income
$677/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Tumbarumba vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Tumbarumba is $677 a week, 12% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,455th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $165 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureTumbarumbaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$677/wk$765/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,252/wk$1,704/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$385/wk −43%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,165/mo$1,965/mo −41%$1,733/mo
Median age4743 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.6%22.6% −5.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Tumbarumba, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Tumbarumba Population

1,915 residents at the 2021 Census.

Tumbarumba Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$677/wk
$35,204 per year
Ranked 5,881 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,165/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Tumbarumba Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,252/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 17.6%

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

Median rent in Tumbarumba against your income

About $5,425 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,032/wk
Rent share 17.6%

Tumbarumba Map

Tumbarumba, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Tumbarumba, New South Wales: 35.7262°S, 148.0374°E

Tumbarumba Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Tumbarumba

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (932) Female 51.2% (977)

Population Density

8.3
people per km²
1,915 people · 231.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,546
Family income/wk

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
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.3%
New Zealand
1.3%
Netherlands
0.6%
Thailand
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%
Italy
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
French
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Malayalam
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
43.0%
English
40.1%
Scottish
12.0%
Irish
10.5%
Australian Aboriginal
7.3%
German
6.5%
Italian
2.2%
Dutch
1.7%
Maori
0.8%
Polish
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
31.4%
Anglican
21.7%
Catholic
20.7%
Not stated
9.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.9%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Pentecostal
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.3% 780
Separated
4.4% 70
Divorced
8.7% 138
Widowed
7.8% 123
Never married
29.8% 471

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
38.1%
Couple: children under 15
34.4%
Couple: no children under 15
10.7%
One parent: children under 15
10.2%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.8%
2 persons
40.1%
3 persons
11.5%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
5.6%
6+ persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Tumbarumba

Housing Tenure

Of the 765 occupied private dwellings in Tumbarumba at the 2021 Census, 24.2% were rented, 43.7% owned outright and 27.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.6% 20 dwellings
Owned outright
43.7% 334 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
27.1% 207 dwellings
Rented
24.2% 185 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.1% 16 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.8%
2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
50.1%
4 bedrooms
25.0%
5 bedrooms
3.6%
6+ bedrooms
0.8%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
3.3%
$600-$799/mo
15.8%
$800-$999/mo
14.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.0%
1 vehicle
35.2%
2 vehicles
39.8%
3 vehicles
15.1%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Work, income and education in Tumbarumba

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 501 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 241 people
Unemployed
1.5% 21 people
Not in labour force
44.8% 618 people

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

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
17.9%
Professionals
17.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.6%
Managers
14.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Labourers
9.2%
Sales Workers
3.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
11.3%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.6%
$4,000+/wk
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.5%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Walked only
6.7%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Truck
1.3%
Bicycle
0.9%
Other
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
23.3%
Management & Commerce
16.2%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Education
12.3%
Health
11.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Architecture & Building
3.9%
Creative Arts
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.4%
Secondary: Government
28.4%
Vocational Education
13.6%
Pre-school
12.8%
Primary: Catholic
9.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.9%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.6%
Has need for assistance
7.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
205
Arthritis
106
Asthma
85
Heart disease
69
Diabetes
62
Lung condition
62
Cancer
36
Kidney disease
35
Stroke
15
Dementia
7

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.9% 243
Did not provide
83.1% 1,198

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
24.7% 360
Not a volunteer
75.3% 1,097

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 51
Never served
96.5% 1,399

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
30.3%
3 children
19.4%
4 children
11.3%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
21
1961: 1970
19
1971: 1980
29
1981: 1990
23
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
23
2011: 2015
22
2016
3
2017
5
2018
7

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

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
53.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,530
Moved: same area (SA2)
108
Moved from NSW
62
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from VIC
11
Moved from ACT
7
Moved from TAS
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5: 14 hours
27.0%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
12.4%
Did not do domestic work
26.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.3%
Step family: no other children
13.0%
Intact family: other children present
3.1%
Other couple: children only
3.1%
Blended family: no other children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Tumbarumba Crime Statistics

25 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
8
Theft
6
Assault
4
Weapons
4
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumbarumba

What is the population of Tumbarumba NSW?

The population of Tumbarumba NSW is 1,915 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 8.3 people per km². Tumbarumba is ranked #3,090 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tumbarumba?

The median personal income in Tumbarumba NSW is $677 per week, or $35,204 per year. The median household income is $1,252 per week. Family income is $1,546 per week. Tumbarumba is ranked #5,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tumbarumba?

Median rent in Tumbarumba NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Tumbarumba ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tumbarumba?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tumbarumba NSW is $1,165. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tumbarumba?

The median age in Tumbarumba NSW is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tumbarumba a good suburb to live in?

Tumbarumba is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,915. The median income is $677/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 13979. All dollar figures in AUD.