Tumblong
NSW 2729 • New South Wales
About Tumblong
Tumblong is a small village community in the Riverina region of New South Wales, located within the Cootamundra–Gundagai Regional Council area at an elevation of around 303 metres. Situated approximately 18 kilometres south-east of Mundarlo and 25 kilometres north-west of Adelong, the locality sits near the Hume Highway corridor that connects Sydney and Melbourne. With a population of 225 residents spread across 129 square kilometres, Tumblong is a quiet and sparsely populated rural settlement on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people.
Tumblong was known as Adelong Crossing or Adelong Crossing Place until 1913, reflecting its historic role as a river crossing point along an important route. The area was first claimed around 1831 as the large Bangus Station squattage, and retains a rural pastoral character to this day. The nearby Hume Highway provides a link to Gundagai about 16 kilometres to the north-west and the larger centres of Wagga Wagga and Canberra for services, shopping, and employment. The Tumblong Tavern, visible from the highway, is a local landmark.
Tumblong falls under postcode 2729 and is governed by the Cootamundra-Gundagai Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2729
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2729 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 2729; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Murrays / NSW TrainLink coaches — Canberra / Sydney / Wagga Wagga 2–3 hr to Canberra; 4.5 hr to Sydney
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Hume Highway nearby; Gundagai ~16 km north-west; Canberra ~180 km north-east
Tumblong is a dispersed rural locality; a car is essential for all shopping, services, and commuting
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Adelong Public School ICSEA 9296946 2053 ADELONG PUBLIC SCHOOL 50 GILMORE STREET
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Government Area, which contains Tumblong. 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)