Tocumwal
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tocumwal, NSW 2714.
About Tocumwal
Welcome to Tocumwal
Tocumwal sits on the New South Wales bank of the Murray River, directly across the water from Cobram in Victoria, roughly 260 kilometres north of Melbourne and about 700 kilometres south-west of Sydney. It's a border town in every sense, drawing on both states for services and identity, and built around the river that gives it its holiday-town character.
With a population of just 2,862 and a median age of 59, Tocumwal is a settled, unhurried community rather than a fast-growing commuter suburb. It suits retirees, sea-changers swapping the coast for the river, and holidaymakers who return year after year to the same stretch of sand, rather than young families chasing city convenience.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Tocumwal revolves around the Murray River, and particularly the wide, sandy inland beach that has made the town a long-standing holiday destination for Victorians and southern New South Wales families alike. Boating, fishing, waterskiing and simply lazing on the sand are the main pastimes, and the pace noticeably slows outside peak holiday periods.
The town centre has a modest but functional strip of cafes, pubs and takeaway options that pick up considerably over summer and long weekends when the caravan parks and holiday houses fill up. It's the kind of place where locals know each other, and where the social calendar tends to follow the river's moods rather than a city clock.
Getting around
Tocumwal is very much a car-dependent town, connected to Melbourne via the Goulburn Valley and Murray Valley Highways and to southern New South Wales through Finley and Deniliquin. Cobram, just over the river in Victoria, is a short drive away and supplements Tocumwal's own shops and services.
There's no passenger rail service into Tocumwal, so residents and visitors rely on private vehicles for commuting, shopping trips to larger regional centres, and the drive down to Melbourne or up towards Sydney. The town's own airport, a legacy of its wartime role as a major RAAF base, remains in use for general aviation.
Schools & families
Tocumwal Public School serves the town's younger families, providing a local option for primary-aged children without the need to travel. Given the median age of 59, the school-age population is a smaller slice of the community than in many suburbs, and families here tend to be well established rather than new arrivals chasing school catchments.
Secondary students typically need to travel to larger centres such as Finley or across to Cobram, which is a consideration for families weighing up a permanent move to the town versus using it as a holiday base.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the famous river beach, Tocumwal offers golf, bowls and a range of river-based recreation, along with parks and reserves that make the most of the riverside setting. The surrounding region, including nearby state forest and the Murray itself, appeals to those keen on fishing, camping and boating rather than manicured urban parkland.
The town's relaxed recreational offering is a big part of its appeal to retirees and holiday-home buyers, who come for the outdoor lifestyle rather than a busy events calendar.
The property market
Tocumwal's property market reflects its status as a stable, holiday-influenced river town rather than a growth corridor. The median house price sits at $460,000, with units and apartments considerably more affordable at a median of $276,000, and median rent across the market at $465 a week. Recent house price growth has been flat at 0.0%, underlining the market's steadiness rather than volatility.
Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 61% of stock, alongside a notable 29% share of land listings, pointing to ongoing opportunities for those wanting to build rather than buy established. Apartments and units make up the remaining 10%, a smaller but useful entry point for downsizers or investors targeting the holiday rental market. Buyers here tend to be trading city intensity for river access and affordability, and the price gap between houses and units gives options across different budgets.
Market snapshot
Tocumwal property market
Median sale price
$460k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$465
per week
Gross rental yield
5.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$260k
Median
$460k
Premium
$764k
Days on market
68
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
35
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Tocumwal by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Tocumwal, NSW 2714.
Population
2,862
residents (2021)
Median age
59
years
Household income
$1,067
median, per week
Median rent
$250
per week
Median mortgage
$1,300
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Tocumwal
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Tocumwal
$400k
98/13 Bushlands Road
Sold ~July 2026
$195k
14 Allan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$640k
9 Majuda Court
Sold ~July 2026
$485k
4 Berrigan Street
Sold ~July 2026
$590k
7 Ingo Renner Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$622k
5 Haley Court
Sold ~July 2026
$565k
78 Hennessy Street
Sold ~July 2026
$310k
4 Rothby Court
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Tocumwal
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Common questions
Tocumwal suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Tocumwal?
The median house price in Tocumwal, NSW is $460k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 0.0%.
How much is rent in Tocumwal?
The median weekly rent in Tocumwal is around $465 per week.
Is Tocumwal a good place to live?
Tocumwal is a town in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Berrigan Shire local government area. Tocumwal is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,862 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Tocumwal?
Tocumwal has a population of 2,862 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 59.
What schools are in Tocumwal?
There is 1 school in or near Tocumwal, including Tocumwal Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Tocumwal?
Properties in Tocumwal take around 68 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Tocumwal?
Entry-level properties in Tocumwal start around $260k, while premium homes reach $764k.
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