Median house price
$788k
+25% change
NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Tucabia, 2462
Est. population · Jun 2025
375
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+14.7%
Median age
55
Median income
$1,045/wk
Employment rate
46.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$788,000
Languages at home
1.2%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Away from the major hubs, Tucabia is a smaller community in Clarence Valley Council with its own quieter rhythm. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Tucabia snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
375
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
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
#443
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
52nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
6th
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
- 29.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5636th in Australia
- State rank
- 1824th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #443 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #814 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $788,000
- Median price change
- +25%
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
375(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +14.7% over 5 years · 82th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +14.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +48
- Growth rank in NSW
- 82th 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 (~400), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,045
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 174
- Median monthly mortgage
- $887
- Employment rate
- 46.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 149 / 3 / 0 (+ 5 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)
- 26
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.6th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.6%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault14
- Fraud13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment17
- Malicious Damage To Property14
- Motor Vehicle Theft11
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 869
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 6th
School list
- Tucabia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 869 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 32 students · Top SEA quarter 4%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
45 public transport stops in this suburb
- 198 Wooli Rd
- Bostock Rd At Tucabia Tyndale Rd
- Tucabia Public School, Cordini St
- Wooli Rd Opp 198
- Wooli Rd Opp Firth Heinz 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
32 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 45 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.82
Other(5)
- Information (2)
- Parking (6)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (10)
- Waste Basket (13)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Victoria ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- Nearest hospital
- Grafton Base Hospital (18.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 11
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.3
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
- 26° / 19°
- Rainfall
- 504 mm · ~63 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 522 mm · ~65 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 199 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 270 mm · ~34 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· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure625 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation801 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8A CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation801 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Manufactured home8B CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 BOSTOCK ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure61 SOMERVALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1020 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 COLLETT STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport198 WOOLI ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool15 JADE CRESCENT TUCABIA 2462Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing58 ANGOURI STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2023
- Flood mitigation work49 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Withdrawn
May 2023
- Farm buildings4 BOSTOCK ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
2022· 12 proposals
December 2022
- Shed13 CANDOLE STREET, TUCABIA NSW 2462Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling6 CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 JADE CRESCENT TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development822 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Subdivision of land25 MOOKIN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling22A CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 ARADIN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2022
- Shed1 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling; Subdivision of landBostock RdDetermined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing9 CAMPBELLS PLACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development198 WOOLI ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Development Application959 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
November 2021
- Dual occupancy10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
October 2021
- Subdivision of land8 CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling22B CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2021
- Dual occupancy10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
August 2021
- DwellingTUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling1 SOMERVALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
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)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Page
- Member of Parliament
- Kevin HOGAN (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,373
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 59.3%Labor 40.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.2 km away).
Coalition 72.3%Labor 27.7%
13.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- TucabiaLabor 27.1% · Coalition 72.9% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- UlmarraLabor 26.5% · Coalition 73.5% TPP (2025)9.8 km away
- CowperLabor 31.8% · Coalition 68.2% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
- Grafton EastLabor 40.8% · Coalition 59.2% TPP (2025)18.1 km away
- GraftonLabor 31.6% · Coalition 68.4% TPP (2025)18.5 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 · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
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