Moving to Tomerong NSW 2540
What the official numbers say about living in Tomerong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,868 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tomerong grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (941 → 1,194 people).
Around 84% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, Vietnamese, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tomerong scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: Husky Ferry, 7.9 km east.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 13 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 144 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools — see them all on the Tomerong profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tomerong Public School 50 m · St Georges Basin Public School 4.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tomerong, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Crimson Rosella · Red Wattlebird · Australian Magpie · Eastern Spinebill.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tomerong, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomerong here | 1,194 | — | 7/10 | 71% |
| St Georges Basin | 3,215 | — | 3/10 | 57% |
| Basin View | 1,583 | — | 2/10 | 73% |
| Sanctuary Point | 7,874 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
| Old Erowal Bay | 1,080 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Erowal Bay | 652 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Huskisson | 840 | — | 6/10 | 81% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2540 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tomerong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 27% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 941 people to 1,194. It sits about 144 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tomerong vs Basin View · Tomerong vs Old Erowal Bay.
Nearby guides: St Georges Basin · Basin View · Sanctuary Point · Old Erowal Bay · Erowal Bay · Huskisson.
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