NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Tacoma South, NSW, 2259
Desirability index
#672 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Tacoma South is a small locality in the Central Coast (NSW) area, home to around 257 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 7,144 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+6%), roughly 27797.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $680 (flats $500, houses $700), 8 public transport stops within the suburb, 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
- 257
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,781
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 104
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 57.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 12 / 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.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $700
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $680
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 472
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7,144
- Against the person
- 1,790
- Against property
- 2,342
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27,797.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 84.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +5.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions789
- Domestic Violence Related Assault437
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment636
- Malicious Damage To Property530
- Transport Regulatory Offences1055
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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Kingsland Cl At South Tacoma Rd
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 65
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 65
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 8
- South Tacoma Rd Opp Kingsland Cl
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).
10 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
May 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool68 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
2024· 1 proposal
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
2022· 1 proposal
March 2022
- Dwelling33 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
2021· 5 proposals
October 2021
- Shed3 KINGSLAND CLOSE TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
- Shed61 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
July 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development25 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development65 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
2020· 2 proposals
October 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing54 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
August 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development28 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Determined
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
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Kingsland Cl at South Tacoma RdBus stop
- South Tacoma Rd opp 65Bus stop
- South Tacoma Rd opp 8Bus stop
- South Tacoma Rd opp Kingsland ClBus stop
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)
- 6/10
- 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
- 28.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #672 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Kingsland Cl At South Tacoma Rdtransport
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 65transport
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 65transport
- South Tacoma Rd Opp 8transport
- South Tacoma Rd Opp Kingsland Cltransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning52 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Lodged 13 Aug 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning25 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Lodged 30 Jul 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning65 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Lodged 20 May 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning28 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Lodged 10 Aug 2020 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning33 SOUTH TACOMA ROAD TACOMA SOUTH 2259Lodged 07 Mar 2022 · 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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