Tumbarumba
NSW 2653 • Rest of NSW
About Tumbarumba
Tumbarumba is a small rural town and locality in the Snowy Valleys region of south-western New South Wales, situated on the western slopes of the Australian Alps at around 800 metres elevation. With a population of approximately 1,915, it serves as the main service centre for the surrounding agricultural and forestry region. The town's character is defined by its cool-climate setting, heritage streetscapes, and a tight-knit community connected to the land.
Tumbarumba offers a relaxed country lifestyle with access to the Snowy Mountains, Kosciuszko National Park, and the Snowy Valleys wine region, known for cool-climate varietals like pinot noir and chardonnay. The town has essential amenities including a hospital, schools, supermarket, and local shops. It attracts nature lovers, retirees, and families seeking affordable rural living with proximity to the Alpine recreation areas. The annual Tumbarumba Cherry Festival is a popular local tradition.
Tumbarumba falls under postcode 2653 and is governed by Snowy Valleys Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Transdev / NSW TrainLink coaches — Wagga Wagga via Tumut Approx 2 hr to Wagga Wagga
- Local community transport — Batlow / Tumut Approx 30–40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Wagga Wagga (~130 km, ~1.5 hr) is the nearest major regional centre with a train station and airport. Tumbarumba is best accessed by private vehicle.
A compact rural town where most shops and services can be reached on foot within the town centre, but a car is essential for travel to other towns and for most residents living outside the CBD area.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Murray Street
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Tumbarumba High School ICSEA 910101 Tooma Road
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Tumbarumba Public School ICSEA 931Murray St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Tumbarumba, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Tumbarumba by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Tumbarumba Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tumbarumba" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
20 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 44
- 2. New Zealand 24
- 3. Netherlands 11
- 4. Thailand 9
- 5. Scotland 8
- 6. Italy 7
- 7. South Africa 7
- 8. Philippines 5
- 9. Brazil 4
- 10. Canada 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)