Tuncurry at a glance
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $450
Population
6,376
Median age 62
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2428), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Tuncurry.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
6,376
Median age: 62
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Tuncurry.
The postcode for Tuncurry is 2428 (NSW), Mid-Coast Council.
Tuncurry (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW.
Tuncurry has roughly 6,376 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tuncurry scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with workable public transport options. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tuncurry's population at 6,376, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
6,376
Median age
62
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
265
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
52
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tuncurry.
Local schools for Tuncurry
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Government School Catchment
Tuncurry Public School
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
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Frequently asked
About Tuncurry.
- What is the Tuncurry postcode?
- Tuncurry is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Tuncurry?
- Tuncurry is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2428, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tuncurry?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Tuncurry?
- There are 6 schools serving Tuncurry on this page, including Tuncurry Public School, Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus, Great Lakes College Senior Campus.
- How walkable is Tuncurry?
- Tuncurry has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tuncurry?
- Tuncurry is close to Forster, Coomba Park, Green Point, Shallow Bay, Darawank.
- What is the population of Tuncurry?
- The population of Tuncurry is approximately 6,376 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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