Tweed Shire Council
Toonumbar
Toonumbar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Toonumbar.
Toonumbar (2474) sits in the Tweed region of NSW.
Toonumbar has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Toonumbar 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Toonumbar's population at 30, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 28% lone person).
Population
30
Median age
58
Family households
56%
Lone person
28%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Toonumbar.
Local schools for Toonumbar
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Government School Catchment
The Risk Public School
Wiangaree Public School
Old Bonalbo Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Toonumbar.
- What is the Toonumbar postcode?
- Toonumbar is in the 2474 postcode, in NSW, in the Tweed Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Toonumbar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Toonumbar?
- There are 19 schools serving Toonumbar on this page, including The Risk Public School, Wiangaree Public School, Old Bonalbo Public School.
- How walkable is Toonumbar?
- Toonumbar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Toonumbar?
- Toonumbar is close to Afterlee, Ghinni Ghi, Smiths Creek, Upper Eden Creek, Upper Duck Creek.
- What is the population of Toonumbar?
- Toonumbar has approximately 30 residents. 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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