Tumbarumba at a glance
Median house
$375,000
+14.7% year on year
Median unit
$181,440
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
1,915
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Tumbarumba.
The postcode for Tumbarumba is 2653 (NSW).
The median house price in Tumbarumba is $375,000.
Tumbarumba (2653) sits in the Snowy Valleys region of NSW. The median house here is $375,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +14.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Tumbarumba has roughly 1,915 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tumbarumba scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tumbarumba's population at 1,915, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,915
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $375,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $181,440, roughly 52% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+14.7%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $75,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Tumbarumba on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +14.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$375,000
+14.7% over the past year. Median unit price $181,440.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$375,000
+14.7% annual growth
$181,440
28
Average days to sell
1,915
Median age: 47
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.05% (median rent $220/wk against a $375,000 price tag). Units yield 6.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +14.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.05%
Based on $375,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.31%
Based on $181,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+14.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +14.7%/yr
2021
$189K
5-year change
+99%
2026
$375K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tumbarumba.
Local schools for Tumbarumba
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tumbarumba Public School
Tumbarumba High School
Non-Government Schools
All Saints Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tumbarumba.
- What is the median house price in Tumbarumba?
- The median house price in Tumbarumba, NSW 2653 is $375,000. The median unit price is $181,440. Annual growth is +14.7%.
- What is the Tumbarumba postcode?
- Tumbarumba is in the 2653 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- Where is Tumbarumba?
- Tumbarumba is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2653, in the Snowy Valleys region.
- What is the average rent in Tumbarumba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Tumbarumba?
- There are 3 schools serving Tumbarumba on this page, including Tumbarumba Public School, All Saints Primary School, Tumbarumba High School.
- How walkable is Tumbarumba?
- Tumbarumba has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tumbarumba?
- Tumbarumba is close to Burra, Courabyra, Mannus, Glenroy, Willigobung.
- What is the population of Tumbarumba?
- The population of Tumbarumba is approximately 1,915 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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