Tweed Shire Council
North Tumbulgum
North Tumbulgum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
238
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about North Tumbulgum.
North Tumbulgum (2490) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
North Tumbulgum has roughly 238 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
North Tumbulgum scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put North Tumbulgum's population at 238, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
238
Median age
39
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
238
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in North Tumbulgum.
Local schools for North Tumbulgum
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Government School Catchment
Tumbulgum Public School
Terranora Public School
Bilambil Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About North Tumbulgum.
- What is the North Tumbulgum postcode?
- North Tumbulgum is in the 2490 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in North Tumbulgum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in North Tumbulgum?
- There are 20 schools serving North Tumbulgum on this page, including Tumbulgum Public School, Terranora Public School, Bilambil Public School.
- How walkable is North Tumbulgum?
- North Tumbulgum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near North Tumbulgum?
- North Tumbulgum is close to Bungalora, Tumbulgum, Duroby, Bilambil, Upper Duroby.
- What is the population of North Tumbulgum?
- North Tumbulgum has approximately 238 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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