South Tacoma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
66.2k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about South Tacoma.
The postcode for South Tacoma is 2259 (NSW).
South Tacoma (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
South Tacoma has roughly 66,236 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
South Tacoma 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Tacoma's population at 66,236, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
66,236
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$349/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
66,236
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Tacoma.
Local schools for South Tacoma
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Government School Catchment
Tacoma Public School
HopeTown School
Tuggerawong Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Tacoma.
- What is the South Tacoma postcode?
- South Tacoma is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is South Tacoma?
- South Tacoma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Tacoma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $349.
- What schools are in South Tacoma?
- There are 20 schools serving South Tacoma on this page, including Tacoma Public School, HopeTown School, St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is South Tacoma?
- South Tacoma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near South Tacoma?
- South Tacoma is close to Tacoma South, Tacoma, Rocky Point, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong.
- What is the population of South Tacoma?
- The population of South Tacoma is approximately 66,236 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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