Tuckombil

NSW 2477 • New South Wales

285
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
8.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralNorthern RiversHinterlandPeaceful

About Tuckombil

Tuckombil is a small rural locality in the Ballina Shire local government area, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Situated in the hinterland near the Wilsons River, it had a population of approximately 285 residents as of the 2021 census across an area of around 8.5 square kilometres. The locality sits within the federal Division of Richmond and the state electoral district of Ballina. Tuckombil's lush green landscape is shaped by the subtropical Northern Rivers climate and nearby river flats.

Tuckombil offers a peaceful rural lifestyle typical of the Northern Rivers hinterland, with sugarcane farming and small-scale agriculture defining much of the land use. Residents are within easy reach of Ballina (approximately 25 km south-east) and Lismore (approximately 20 km north) for shopping, schools, health services, and employment. The nearby Wilsons River and surrounding bushland provide recreational opportunities including fishing, walking, and birdwatching. The area attracts those drawn to the relaxed Northern Rivers way of life, with many seeking small acreage properties amid the greenery.

Tuckombil falls under postcode 2477 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2477
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.91°, 153.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.82 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional bus — Lismore / Ballina 20–35 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
750 km
By Bus
Lismore is the nearest regional service hub
By Car (Peak)
~25 min to Lismore; ~8.5 hr to Sydney
By Car (Off-Peak)
~20 min to Lismore

🛣️ No train service to Tuckombil. Byron Bay is ~50 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ~35 km for air connections.

Walkability Car Dependent

Tuckombil is a rural hinterland locality with no walkable amenities — a car is essential for all errands and commuting.

🛒 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 Tuckombil by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tuckombil Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
285
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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