Tumbarumba

NSW 2653 • Rest of NSW

1,915
Population (2021)
$35,204
Median Income
231.69 km²
Area
669m
Elevation

About Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Snowy Valleys (Area) area. With a population of 1,915 and a median income of $35,204, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 231.69 km² at an elevation of 669m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Tumbarumba is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Tumbarumba falls under postcode 2653 and is governed by Snowy Valleys Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2653
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.73°, 148.04°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
231.69 km²
Elevation
669m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Tumbarumba, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,165
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
47 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,862
Census 2021
1,915
2.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,328
Income 2021
$35,204
20.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,584
Born Overseas 165

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 44
  • 2. New Zealand 24
  • 3. Netherlands 11
  • 4. Thailand 9
  • 5. Scotland 8
  • 6. Italy 7
  • 7. South Africa 7
  • 8. Philippines 5
  • 9. Brazil 4
  • 10. Canada 4
  • 11. Fiji 4
  • 12. United States 4
  • 13. China 3
  • 14. India 3
  • 15. Ireland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 823
English 768
Scottish 229
Irish 202
Australian Aboriginal 140
German 124
Italian 42
Dutch 32
Maori 16
Polish 14

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,427
Both parents born in Australia
205
Both parents born overseas
150
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.5%
No Religion
31.7%
Buddhism
0.4%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
109 (5.7%)
5-14 years
230 (12.0%)
15-19 years
102 (5.3%)
20-24 years
73 (3.8%)
25-34 years
186 (9.7%)
35-44 years
193 (10.1%)
45-54 years
240 (12.5%)
55-64 years
275 (14.4%)
65-74 years
261 (13.6%)
75-84 years
165 (8.6%)
85+ years
73 (3.8%)

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