NSW · Tweed Council
North Tumbulgum, NSW, 2490
Desirability index
#48 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
North Tumbulgum is a small locality in the Tweed area, home to around 238 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 27 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-21%), roughly 113.4 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 238
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,041
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 4 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,253
- Employment rate
- 59.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 27
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 113.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.2th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -20.6%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment2
- Motor Vehicle Theft3
- Other Offences3
- Steal From Motor Vehicle3
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
36 public transport stops in this suburb
- 175 Cranneys Rd
- 201 Cranneys Rd
- 92 Cranneys Rd
- Terranora Rd At Dunguigan Rd
- Terranora Rd Opp Dunguigan Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
19 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation5 PALM ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Under Assessment
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation5 PALM ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Withdrawn
2025· 3 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)1149 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Withdrawn
May 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)1121 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 PALM ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
2024· 2 proposals
August 2024
- Temporary building, structure or use; Rural worker's dwelling; Residential Accommodation118 CRANNEYS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
July 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure1166 TERRANORA ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
2023· 5 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support840 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
November 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Commercial livestock grazing; Agriculture1166 TERRANORA ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
September 2023
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spaces677 HOGANS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
March 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Shed8 MAYES HILL ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
- Change of use1141 TERRANORA ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
2022· 3 proposals
July 2022
- Other1152 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development1152 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
January 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing809 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
2021· 3 proposals
April 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing987 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
March 2021
- Other592 MCAULEYS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
- Farm buildings592 MCAULEYS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Determined
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Other118 CRANNEYS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
6 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Husk Farm DistilleryBar
1152 Dulguigan Road, North Tumbulgum
- Bicycle Parking
- Terranora Rd at Dunguigan RdBus stop
- Terranora Rd opp Dunguigan RdBus stop
- Drinking water
- Parking Space
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 88.8/100
- Cohort rank
- #48 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 175 Cranneys Rdtransport
- 201 Cranneys Rdtransport
- 92 Cranneys Rdtransport
- Terranora Rd At Dunguigan Rdtransport
- Terranora Rd Opp Dunguigan Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to commercial developmentplanning1152 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Lodged 08 Feb 2022 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)planning1121 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Lodged 15 May 2025 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural supportplanning840 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Lodged 10 Dec 2023 · Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)planning1149 DULGUIGAN ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Lodged 03 Nov 2025 · Withdrawn
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Garages, carports and car parking spacesplanning677 HOGANS ROAD NORTH TUMBULGUM 2490Lodged 11 Sep 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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