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Tolland

NSW 2650 • Rest of NSW

3,459
Population (2021)
$34,632
Median Income
2.09 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
AffordableRegional NSWStudent-FriendlyRiverinaWorking Class

About Tolland

Tolland is a residential suburb of Wagga Wagga, the largest inland city in NSW, located about 450km southwest of Sydney. With approximately 3,450 residents, Tolland offers affordable housing options in the Riverina region. The suburb has a younger demographic profile (median age 20-39) and a higher proportion of single-person households (59%) and renters (46%) compared to nearby suburbs.

Tolland provides practical, no-frills suburban living with good access to Wagga Wagga's services and employment opportunities. Several parks cover about 12% of the suburb, offering green space for families. Shopping, healthcare, and Charles Sturt University are all within easy reach. The suburb appeals to students, young professionals, and budget-conscious families who value Wagga's regional lifestyle - including proximity to the Murrumbidgee River and country town atmosphere.

Tolland falls under postcode 2650 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2650
Urban Area
Wagga Wagga - West
LGA / Council
Wagga Wagga
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.15°, 147.35°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.09 km²
Elevation
225m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga
3.5 km
42 min

Bus Services

  • 960, 965 — Wagga Wagga CBD & Station 10-15 min
  • 966 — Charles Sturt University 20 min

Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD

Distance
3.5 km
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
8-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
6-8 min

🛣️ Regular bus service to CBD. Most trips around Wagga are by car.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local shops walkable. Car preferred for most errands and employment.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tolland by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tolland Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tolland" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
10.1%

121 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,357
Census 2021
3,459
▲ 3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,756
Income 2021
$34,632
▲ 20.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,606
Born Overseas 554

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 132
  • 2. Myanmar 75
  • 3. Philippines 68
  • 4. England 34
  • 5. New Zealand 26
  • 6. India 20
  • 7. Fiji 19
  • 8. Malaysia 18
  • 9. Nepal 17
  • 10. Scotland 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,205
English 1,175
Australian Aboriginal 411
Irish 317
Scottish 271
German 148
Filipino 83
Italian 60
Dutch 31
Indian 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,301
Both parents born in Australia
658
Both parents born overseas
183
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.3%
No Religion
28.8%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
287 (8.3%)
5-14 years
504 (14.6%)
15-19 years
210 (6.1%)
20-24 years
220 (6.4%)
25-34 years
529 (15.3%)
35-44 years
393 (11.4%)
45-54 years
367 (10.6%)
55-64 years
342 (9.9%)
65-74 years
354 (10.2%)
75-84 years
211 (6.1%)
85+ years
45 (1.3%)

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