Tocal
NSW 2421 • New South Wales
About Tocal
Tocal is a small rural locality of 21.1 square kilometres located in New South Wales approximately 20 kilometres from Dungog and around 230 kilometres from Sydney. With a population of just 47 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Tocal is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
The surrounding New South Wales countryside offers the quiet rhythms of rural life, with residents relying on Dungog for shopping, schools, medical services, and community facilities. Like many small localities across regional New South Wales, Tocal is part of a broader agricultural community where farming families have worked the land for generations. Those drawn to Tocal value the open space, privacy, and connection to the land that rural living provides.
Tocal falls under postcode 2421 and is governed by the Dungog Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2421
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2421 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2421; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Dungog Approx 15 min by car
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Dungog approximately 20 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Paterson Public School ICSEA 10274938 5114 Webbers Creek Rd
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Vacy Public School ICSEA 9464938 8153 786 Gresford Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Dungog Local Government Area, which contains Tocal. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)