Tongarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
141
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Tongarra.
The postcode for Tongarra is 2527 (NSW).
Tongarra (2527) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Tongarra has roughly 141 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tongarra 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tongarra's population at 141, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (95% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
141
Median age
46
Family households
95%
Lone person
7%
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)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
141
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Education
Schools in Tongarra.
Local schools for Tongarra
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Government School Catchment
Tullimbar Public School
Albion Park High School
Albion Park Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tongarra.
- What is the Tongarra postcode?
- Tongarra is in the 2527 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Tongarra?
- Tongarra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2527, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tongarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Tongarra?
- There are 10 schools serving Tongarra on this page, including Tullimbar Public School, Calderwood Christian School, St Paul's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Tongarra?
- Tongarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tongarra?
- Tongarra is close to Macquarie Pass, Knights Hill, Pheasant Ground, Tullimbar, Calderwood.
- What is the population of Tongarra?
- The population of Tongarra is approximately 141 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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