Tomago at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
269
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Tomago.
The postcode for Tomago is 2322 (NSW).
Tomago (2322) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Tomago has roughly 269 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Tomago 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tomago's population at 269, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (58%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
269
Median age
60
Family households
39%
Lone person
58%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
269
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
75
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 Tomago.
Local schools for Tomago
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Government School Catchment
Hunter River High School
Awabakal Environmental Education Centre
Tarro 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 Tomago.
- What is the Tomago postcode?
- Tomago is in the 2322 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Tomago?
- Tomago is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2322, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tomago?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Tomago?
- There are 20 schools serving Tomago on this page, including Hunter River High School, Awabakal Environmental Education Centre, Tarro Public School.
- How walkable is Tomago?
- Tomago has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tomago?
- Tomago is close to Hexham, Motto Farm, Sandgate, Heatherbrae, Warabrook.
- What is the population of Tomago?
- The population of Tomago is approximately 269 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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