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Tumut

NSW 2720 • Rest of NSW

6,613
Population (2021)
$34,060
Median Income
29.52 km²
Area
311m
Elevation

About Tumut

Tumut is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Snowy Valleys (Area) area. With a population of 6,613 and a median income of $34,060, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 29.52 km² at an elevation of 311m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

Situated at an elevation of 311m, the suburb enjoys cooler temperatures and scenic views. The area features local parks, community facilities, and easy access to surrounding regions. Tumut offers a balanced lifestyle with a mix of residential comfort and natural beauty.

Tumut falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by Snowy Valleys Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2720
Urban Area
Tumut
LGA
Snowy Valleys
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.32°, 148.23°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
29.52 km²
Elevation
311m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Russell Street Tumut 2720 NSW
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Herlihy & Fitzroy Street Tumut 2720 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 4 heritage-listed places in or near Tumut, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Adelong Falls Gold Workings/Reserve
Tumut • SHR #00072
Tumut Railway Station group
Tumut NSW • SHR #01273
Montreal Community Theatre
44 Russell Street, Tumut • SHR #01909
Junction Bridge
Tumut Plains Road Tumut • SHR #01471

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$245
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,230
Census 2021
6,613
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,704
Income 2021
$34,060
▲ 18.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,505
Born Overseas 624

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 95
  • 2. South Africa 95
  • 3. New Zealand 93
  • 4. Philippines 53
  • 5. India 42
  • 6. Germany 24
  • 7. United States 17
  • 8. Netherlands 16
  • 9. Scotland 12
  • 10. China 11
  • 11. Brazil 10
  • 12. Canada 10
  • 13. Zimbabwe 9
  • 14. Thailand 7
  • 15. Fiji 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,792
English 2,663
Irish 729
Scottish 574
Australian Aboriginal 504
German 295
Dutch 88
Filipino 78
Italian 77
South African 56

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,884
Both parents born in Australia
745
Both parents born overseas
479
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.0%
No Religion
28.9%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.5%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
422 (6.4%)
5-14 years
863 (13.1%)
15-19 years
366 (5.5%)
20-24 years
358 (5.4%)
25-34 years
753 (11.4%)
35-44 years
745 (11.3%)
45-54 years
753 (11.4%)
55-64 years
867 (13.1%)
65-74 years
760 (11.5%)
75-84 years
530 (8.0%)
85+ years
199 (3.0%)

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