Median house price
$460k
-25% change
NSW · Berrigan Council
Tocumwal, 2714
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,879
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.4%
Median age
59
Median income
$1,067/wk
Employment rate
40.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$460,000
Languages at home
2.7%non-English
Most common: Cantonese, French, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
In Berrigan Council, Tocumwal keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tocumwal snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
2,879
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
13.7%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#167
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
56th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
55th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
46th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3876th in Australia
- State rank
- 1186th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #167 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #373 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $460,000
- Median price change
- -24.8%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,879(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +1.4% over 5 years · 55th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +1.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +41
- Growth rank in NSW
- 55th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,950), extrapolated at +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,862
- Median age
- 59
- Median household income / week
- $1,067
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 176 of 1,285
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 40.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,006 / 64 / 11 (+ 14 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 218
- Against the person
- 54
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 75.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 56th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order20
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment20
- Malicious Damage To Property12
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault13
- Possession And/Or Use Of Other Drugs18
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 997.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 46th
School list
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 993 · 43th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 20 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
- Tocumwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 154 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
159 public transport stops in this suburb
- 185 Fullers Rd
- Fullers Rd At Jones Rd
- Morris St At Deniliquin St
- Old Adcocks Rd At Langunya Rd
- Old Adcocks Rd At Langunya Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Blowhole ReservePark
- Tocumwal swimming poolPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Tocumwal Hospital (6.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Tocumwal HospitalHospital
- Tocumwal PharmacyPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 76
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 26.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 167 mm · ~21 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 39 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture250 MURRAY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 BALDWIN COURT TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure59 Marian Drive TocumwalDetermined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure22 JAMES COURT TOCUMWAL 2714Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation867 TUPPAL ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool14-16 BAROOGA STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Under Assessment
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport78 HENNESSY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 old adcocks road TocumwalDetermined
- SubdivisionBRUTON STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 HOYLE STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Office Premise; Hours of operation and trading42-48 DENILIQUIN ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport4 BROWNE STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Entertainment associated with existing premises; Hours of operation and trading467 TUPPAL ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 MARIAN DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 HAYNES COURT TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation7B BUSHLANDS ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Operational consent issued
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure32 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure17 CENTURION TRACK TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers250 MURRAY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Deferred Commencement
- Shed; Erection of a new structure154 RACECOURSE ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14-16 MURRAY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 HAYNES COURT TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision128 DENILIQUIN STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 VICECONTE COURT TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 MOORE STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rail infrastructure facility; Freight transport facility; Transport Infrastructuresixth company road Tocumwal NSW 2714Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; MooringDENILIQUIN ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise38-40 DENILIQUIN STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Subdivision45 RACECOURSE ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Signage; Business premises; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Access ramp; Bollards; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Business identification sign16 BAROOGA STREET NORTH TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision11 SUGDEN STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure106 BRUTON STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
January 2026
- SubdivisionBRUTON STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 BOYD STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure17 CENTURION TRACK TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 KELLY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space725 PEPPERTREE ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure36 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure64 KELLY STREET TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)118 SILO ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
November 2025
- Temporary building, structure or use; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (outdoor)Morris Street TocumwalDetermined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure116 RACECOURSE ROAD TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure36 TESSIER DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure49 CLAIRE DRIVE TOCUMWAL 2714Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Reduced speed limit. Use diversions. Allow extra travel time. Hill Street, Tocumwal open to local Traffic OnlySugden Street & Hoyle Streets closed at Hill StreetDetours in place, follow signageHill St, Murray St05 Aug 2026 – 12 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Tocumwal Railway Station groupNarrandera-Tocumwal railway TocumwalSHR
- Tocumwal road and rail bridge over Murray RiverNarrandera-Tocumwal railwaySHR
- World War II Aeroplane Hangar, Tocumwal243 McCullochs Road, TocumwalSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 53.8 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 67.2%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 32.8%
9.6 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- TocumwalDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 65.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 34.1% TCP (2026-by-election)6.6 km away
- FinleyDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 68.3% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 31.6% TCP (2026-by-election)18.1 km away
- BaroogaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.7% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.3% TCP (2026-by-election)22.2 km away
- BlightyDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 88.4% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 11.6% TCP (2026-by-election)27.0 km away
- BerriganDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 68.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 32.0% TCP (2026-by-election)32.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Berrigan Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.