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NSW · Shellharbour Council

Tullimbar, 2527

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,298

Growth (1 yr)

+4.1%

Growth (5 yr)

+34.1%

Median age

32

Median income

$2,217/wk

Employment rate

70.1%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$923,000

Languages at home

7.6%non-English

Most common: Spanish, Nepali, Polish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

44.2/100
Average

Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
What Tullimbar is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, National parks

Suburb profile

Tullimbar is a quieter smaller community in Shellharbour Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.

Reported crime has been falling recently. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus schools and education weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Tullimbar snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$923k

+4.2% change

Median rent

$710/wk

Houses $750 · Units $550

Population (ERP)

2,298

+4.1% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

2.6%

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

#27

among Country & regional · Growth area

Safety

14th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

97th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

8/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

49th

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
44.2/100 — Average
State standing
Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
3051st in Australia
State rank
924th in NSW
Peer rank
#27 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#233 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$550
Houses (January to March 2026)
$750
All types (January to March 2026)
$710
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
130
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$923,000
Median price change
+4.2%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,298(June 2025)

+4.1% annual · +34.1% over 5 years · 97th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+4.1%
5-year growth
+34.1%
Change in 1 year
+90
Change in 5 years
+584
Growth rank in NSW
97th 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 (~2,750), extrapolated at +3.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
1,840
Median age
32
Median household income / week
$2,217
Dwelling vacancy
2.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 650
Median monthly mortgage
$2,383
Employment rate
70.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
540 / 77 / 10

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
82
Against the person
27
Against property
36
Rate per 1,000 residents
35.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 68 residents
State safety percentile
14th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-14.3%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order58
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault93
  • Fraud123
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment117
  • Malicious Damage To Property104

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
1,005
Median ICSEA percentile
49th
School list
  • Tullimbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1005 · 49th percentile · LBOTE 11% · 483 students · Top SEA quarter 11% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

20 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Broughton Av At Mollymook St
  • Broughton Av At Wongawilli St
  • Broughton Av At Wongawilli St
  • Broughton Av Opp Mollymook St
  • Tullimbar Public School, Exeter Pl

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

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport — 20 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
32/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0.54
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.72
Food & drink(1)
  • The Lost LobsterRestaurant
Community(1)
  • Tullimbar Public SchoolSchool

    Exeter Place, Tullimbar

Sport & outdoors(4)
  • Bemboka ParkPark
  • Foxground ParkPark
  • Park
  • Tullimbar PlaygroundPlayground
Transport(5)

5 bus stops

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

4 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bemboka ParkPark
  • Cordeaux ParkPark
  • Foxground ParkPark
  • Ravenswood ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
5
Parks (OSM)
5

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

Health access

Nearest hospital
Shellharbour Hospital (9.3 km)
Nearest hospital type
Public hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
75
Participants per 1,000 residents
32.6

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

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
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 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· 61 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care
    1 SIMMENTAL CRESCENT TULLIMBAR 2527Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    41 BERRIMA STREET TULLIMBAR 2527Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    ARALUEN TERRACE TULLIMBAR 2527Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    59 JERSEY AVENUE TULLIMBAR 2527Additional Information Requested

  • July 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    24 HEREFORD CHASE TULLIMBAR 2527Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 BURRIER STREET TULLIMBAR 2527Additional Information Requested

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    37 JERSEY AVENUE TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    70 BALMORAL PARADE TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 919 Tomerong Street TullimbarDetermined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    1 Braemar Street TullimbarAdditional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    15 HEREFORD CHASE TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 213, 42 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 211, 46 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 909 TOMERONG STREET, TULLIMBARDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    113 COOBY ROAD TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 214, 40 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 212, 44 Balmoral Parade Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    37 Berrima Street TullimbarUnder Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 205, 58 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 202, 5 Braemar Street Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 203, 7 Braemar Street, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    7 SIMMENTAL CRESCENT TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 206, 56 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 210, 48 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 207, 54 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 208, 52 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    Lot 209, 50 Balmoral Parade, Tullimbar NSW 2527Determined

  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 911 TOMERONG STREET TULLIMBARDetermined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    54 ARALUEN TERRACE TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    7 MOLLYMOOK STREET TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    LOT 913 TOMERONG STREET TULLIMBARDetermined
  • Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    8 KIAH CLOSE TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool
    19 ANGUS STREET TULLIMBAR 2527Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 921 Tomerong Street, TullimbarDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 912 Tomerong Street TullimbarDetermined

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Proposed Lot 920 Tomerong Street, TullimbarDetermined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    11 SIMMENTAL CRESCENT TULLIMBAR 2527Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    Lot 908 Tomerong Street TullimbarDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    PROPOSED LOT 910 TERRAGONG ST TULLIMBARDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 SIMMENTAL CRESCENT TULLIMBAR 2527Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

1 heritage place

  • ToonglaTullimbar Road, Albion ParkSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

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
Whitlam
Member of Parliament
Carol BERRY (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
130,093
Turnout (2025)
93.2%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 43.8%Labor 56.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.4 km away).

Coalition 41.5%Labor 58.5%

2.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -3.3 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • TullimbarLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
  • Albion ParkLabor 55.8% · Coalition 44.2% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Albion Park SouthLabor 62.2% · Coalition 37.8% TPP (2025)2.8 km away
  • Albion Park HeightsLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
  • Albion Park RailLabor 59.7% · Coalition 40.3% TPP (2025)5.3 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

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
8/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

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

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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