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NSW · Snowy Valleys Council
Tumbarumba, 2653
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,951
Growth (1 yr)
+1.2%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.1%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,252/wk
Employment rate
51.9%
Languages at home
3.5%non-English
Most common: Malayalam, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Tumbarumba offers a slower smaller community life in Snowy Valleys Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus 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
Tumbarumba snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$450/wk
Population (ERP)
1,951
+1.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.7%
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
#190
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
33rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
18th
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
- 38.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4089th in Australia
- State rank
- 1268th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #190 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #424 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $450
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
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,951(June 2025)
+1.2% annual · +2.1% over 5 years · 72th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.2%
- 5-year growth
- +2.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +23
- Change in 5 years
- +40
- Growth rank in NSW
- 72th 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 (~1,950), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,915
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,252
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 131 of 890
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,165
- Employment rate
- 51.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 728 / 22 / 0 (+ 3 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)
- 103
- Against the person
- 27
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 52.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 32.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +37.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault15
- Other Offences7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences13
- Trespass10
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 931
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 18th
School list
- All Saints Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 58 students · Top SEA quarter 16%View on My School →
- Tumbarumba High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 910 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 4%View on My School →
- Tumbarumba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 184 students · Top SEA quarter 5%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
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Carcoolachildcare
- Tumbooshchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
145 public transport stops in this suburb
- 27 Boundary St
- Boundary St After Courabyra Rd
- Chisholm St Before Chaffey Cl
- Chisholm St Opp Boundary St
- Courabyra Rd Opp 39
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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Botanical GardenPark
- Goldfields Heritage ParkPark
- King Georges ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 8
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
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Tumbarumba Multi-Purpose Service (6.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- BushchemistPharmacy
- EnerqiYes
- Roth's Corner Medical CentreYes
- Tumbarumba Multi-Purpose ServiceMitchell StreetHospital
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)
- 45
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.1
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
- 28° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 193 mm · ~24 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 206 mm · ~26 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 12° / 2°
- Rainfall
- 306 mm · ~38 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 278 mm · ~35 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· 18 proposals
August 2026
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 THE PARADE TUMBARUMBA 2653Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure124-126 ALBURY STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Under Assessment
July 2026
- Subdivision9 HILLTOP ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure84 WINTON STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure188 POWER STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Under Assessment
June 2026
- Temporary building, structure or use; Extractive Industries (non-mining)71 MURRAYS CROSSING ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space99 MURRAY STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 MATE STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 FETTLERS LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Business premises; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club40 WINTON STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space9 PRINCE STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home14 JARVIS LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 PINE LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 BOGONG STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise6 THE PARADE TUMBARUMBA 2653Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 THE PARADE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
January 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 FETTLERS LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Extractive Industries (non-mining)71 MURRAYS CROSSING ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure138 COURABYRA ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 ALBURY CLOSE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure33 BOGONG STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation51 MATE STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Extractive Industries (non-mining); Hours of operation and trading71 MURRAYS CROSSING ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
October 2025
- SubdivisionMATE STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Additional Information Requested
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home14 JARVIS LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport21 william street tumbarumba nsw 2653Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers6 GAYLARD STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure55 TOOMA ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure16 MCEWAN COURT TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure18 KENT STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Community facility58 Murray St Tumbarumba NSW 2653 / B/DP402235Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure5 PINE LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 WILLIAM STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport121 GILBERT STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah13 FLEET STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space112 ALBURY STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure75 MURRAY STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space106 WINTON STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
January 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure53 MCCLELLANDS LANE TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Subdivision120 BAGO FOREST ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure3966 Jingellic Road, TUMBARUMBA NSW 2653Determined
- Subdivision13 POWER STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureBATLOW ROAD TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure75 MURRAY STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 89-93 WINTON STREET TUMBARUMBA 2653Determined
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
- Riverina
- Member of Parliament
- Michael McCORMACK (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,537
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -2.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 62.6%Labor 37.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 54.7 km away).
Coalition 64.0%Labor 36.0%
1.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -16.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- TumbarumbaLabor 38.2% · Coalition 61.8% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
- RosewoodLabor 11.6% · Coalition 88.4% TPP (2025)20.0 km away
- BatlowLabor 42.8% · Coalition 57.2% TPP (2025)23.6 km away
- TalbingoLabor 42.9% · Coalition 57.1% TPP (2025)26.3 km away
- AdelongLabor 29.7% · Coalition 70.3% TPP (2025)46.5 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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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