Kiama Municipal Council

Tongarra

NSW2527

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

141

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

2

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Arson2 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tongarra.

Local schools for Tongarra

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Government School Catchment

Tullimbar Public School

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Albion Park High School

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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.

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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