Moving to Tocumwal NSW 2714
What the official numbers say about living in Tocumwal — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $1,067 a week.
About 81% of homes are owner-occupied and 17% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tocumwal grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,383 → 2,862 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tocumwal scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest airport: Tocumwal Aerodrome, 2.6 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 558 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 1 park · 13 beaches — see them all on the Tocumwal profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tocumwal Public School 500 m
Groceries: March's IGA 600 m · Foodworks 650 m
Parks and reserves: Tocumwal swimming pool 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tocumwal, most often seen first: Australian Wood Duck · Galah · Flame Robin · Magpie-lark · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tocumwal, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocumwal here | 2,862 | — | 3/10 | 9% |
| Cobram | 6,148 | $405,000 | 1/10 | 13% |
| Strathmerton | 1,072 | $330,000 | 3/10 | 8% |
| Barooga | 1,888 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| Finley | 2,455 | — | 2/10 | 3% |
| Katunga | 1,025 | — | 4/10 | 4% |
| Berrigan | 1,264 | — | 2/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Berrigan — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2714 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tocumwal profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week, and about 17% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 20% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,383 people to 2,862. It sits about 558 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Berrigan council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tocumwal vs Barooga.
Nearby guides: Cobram · Strathmerton · Barooga · Finley · Katunga · Berrigan.
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