Tuckombil
NSW 2477 • New South Wales
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
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional bus — Lismore / Ballina 20–35 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train service to Tuckombil. Byron Bay is ~50 km away. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is ~35 km for air connections.
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
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Alstonville High School ICSEA 9902477 Location map We are located at Cawley Close
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Alstonville Public School ICSEA 100102 6628 0775 58 Main St
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Rous Public School ICSEA 10316629 5294 248 Rous Rd
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11 Perry Street
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Cabbage Tree Island Public School ICSEA 6946683 4251 50 Bath St
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Wardell Public School ICSEA 9526683 4196 20 Richmond St
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Wollongbar Public School ICSEA 10286628 1302 Simpson 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 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