Tomago
NSW 2322 • New South Wales
About Tomago
Tomago is an industrial locality in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, situated roughly 20 km north-west of Newcastle and 8 km south of Raymond Terrace within Port Stephens Council. With a small residential population of around 269 (2021 census) — predominantly male, reflecting its industrial workforce — Tomago is dominated by large manufacturing facilities including the Tomago Aluminium smelter, one of Australia's largest. The locality sits near the Hunter River on low-lying floodplain land.
Tomago's character is defined by industry rather than suburban amenity; the aluminium smelter and related heavy industries are the centrepiece of the local economy and employer base. Residents have easy access to nearby Raymond Terrace and Hexham for shopping, schooling, and everyday services. The Hunter Expressway and Pacific Motorway provide fast road connections to Newcastle's CBD and the broader Hunter Valley.
Tomago falls under postcode 2322 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Hunter Valley Bus services — Raymond Terrace / Newcastle 30–45 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Newcastle CBD is approximately 20 km away via the Hunter Expressway. Most workers commute by car; no direct bus or rail from the locality itself.
Tomago is an industrial area with virtually no walkable retail or services. All daily errands require a car, with Raymond Terrace being the nearest shopping destination.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Beresfield Public School ICSEA 918Lawson Ave
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Francis Greenway High School ICSEA 9124964 1282 10 Lawson Ave
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Black Hill Public School ICSEA 9824930 3137 408 Black Hill Rd
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Anderson Drive
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Tarro Public School ICSEA 8924966 1255 5 Eastern Ave
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Thornton Public School ICSEA 9744964 1369 28 Government Rd
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Woodberry Learning Centre ICSEA 844Lawson Avenue
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Woodberry Public School ICSEA 817Lawson Ave
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 Tomago by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tomago Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tomago" under Suburb