Moving to Tuggerawong NSW 2259
What the official numbers say about living in Tuggerawong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,477 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Tuggerawong grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,204 → 1,285 people).
Around 69% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Korean, Spanish, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Tuggerawong scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (72% of workers), while 26% work from home.
Nearest train station: Warnervale, 4.7 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Somersby Airfield, 19.2 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 70 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 2 supermarkets · 17 parks — see them all on the Tuggerawong profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Tuggerawong Public School 650 m · Tacoma Public School 1.9 km · Wadalba Community School 2.1 km · Kanwal Public School 2.2 km · Hopetown School 2.9 km · Warnervale Public School 3.5 km · Porters Creek Public School 4.1 km · Gorokan Public School 4.3 km
Groceries: Coles 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Tuesday Street Park 50 m · Tuggerawong Pathway Playground 250 m · Kanwal Oval 1.8 km · Voyager Street Reserve 1.9 km · Mascord Park 1.9 km · Swan Street Reserve 2 km · Hillcrest Avenue Reserve 2 km · Craigie Park 2.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Tuggerawong, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Australian Pelican · Masked Lapwing · Black Swan.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Tuggerawong, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuggerawong here | 1,285 | — | 3/10 | 48% |
| Wyongah | 2,020 | — | 2/10 | 25% |
| Wadalba | 4,204 | — | 5/10 | 36% |
| Kanwal | 4,194 | — | 2/10 | 25% |
| Hamlyn Terrace | 8,761 | — | 6/10 | 28% |
| Gorokan | 8,624 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Woongarrah | 5,962 | — | 7/10 | 27% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dobell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2259 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Tuggerawong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 7% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,204 people to 1,285. It sits about 70 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Warnervale station is roughly 4.7 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Dobell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Tuggerawong vs Wyongah · Tuggerawong vs Wadalba.
Nearby guides: Wyongah · Wadalba · Kanwal · Hamlyn Terrace · Gorokan · Woongarrah.
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