Tolbar at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
534
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Tolbar.
The postcode for Tolbar is 2629 (NSW).
Tolbar (2629) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW.
Tolbar has roughly 534 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Tolbar scores 20/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tolbar's population at 534, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
534
Median age
58
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
534
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
20
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 Tolbar.
Local schools for Tolbar
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Government School Catchment
Adaminaby Public School
Bredbo Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tolbar.
- What is the Tolbar postcode?
- Tolbar is in the 2629 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Tolbar?
- Tolbar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2629, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Tolbar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Tolbar?
- There are 2 schools serving Tolbar on this page, including Adaminaby Public School, Bredbo Public School.
- How walkable is Tolbar?
- Tolbar has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tolbar?
- Tolbar is close to Adaminaby, Bolaro, Gooandra, Nungar, Old Adaminaby.
- What is the population of Tolbar?
- The population of Tolbar is approximately 534 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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