NSW · 2490

Tumbulgum

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Tumbulgum, NSW 2490.

Tumbulgum, NSW 2490

About Tumbulgum

Welcome to Tumbulgum

Tumbulgum is a village in northern New South Wales, Australia. It is in the Tweed Shire local government area, at the confluence of the Rous and Tweed Rivers. It is 818 kilometres (508 mi) north east of the state capital, Sydney and 120 kilometres (75 mi) south east of Brisbane.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Tumbulgum, NSW 2490.

Population

454

residents (2021)

Median age

41

years

Household income

$1,985

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,975

per month

Mortgage / income

23%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Tumbulgum

Government school catchment

Tumbulgum Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Tumbulgum

$850k

5-7 Bawden Street

house2 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.05m

21 Irving Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 4 car

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 Tumbulgum

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Common questions

Tumbulgum suburb FAQ

Is Tumbulgum a good place to live?

Tumbulgum is a village in northern New South Wales, Australia. Tumbulgum is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 454 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Tumbulgum?

Tumbulgum has a population of 454 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 41.

What schools are in Tumbulgum?

There is 1 school in or near Tumbulgum, including Tumbulgum Public School.

What suburbs are near Tumbulgum?

Suburbs near Tumbulgum include North Tumbulgum, Bungalora, Upper Duroby, Eviron and Tygalgah.