Mid-Coast Council

Tuncurry

NSW2428

Tuncurry at a glance

Median house

$797,000

+7.4% year on year

Median unit

$540,000

Days on market

42

Average to sell

Walk score

52

Somewhat walkable

Population

6,376

Median age 62

The brief

What to know about Tuncurry.

The postcode for Tuncurry is 2428 (NSW).

The median house price in Tuncurry is $797,000.

Tuncurry (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $797,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +7.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).

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. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.

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Day to day

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

Houses change hands at $797,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $540,000, roughly 32% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7.4%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $159,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Tuncurry on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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For sellers

Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +7.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$797,000

+7.4% over the past year. Median unit price $540,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$330/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$310/wk

Owner occupied

67%

Renter occupied

28%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$797,000

+7.4% annual growth

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$540,000

Days on MarketSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

42

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6,376

Median age: 62

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.15% (median rent $330/wk against a $797,000 price tag). Units yield 2.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

2.15%

Based on $797,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

2.99%

Based on $540,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

+7.4%

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 2026

67%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

42 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 +7.4%/yr

2021

$558K

5-year change

+43%

2026

$797K

Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

463

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft126 (27.2%)
Assault88 (19.0%)
Against justice procedures70 (15.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment41 (8.9%)
Malicious damage to property35 (7.6%)

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

52

Transit Score

100

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Tuncurry.

Local schools for Tuncurry

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Tuncurry Public School

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Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus

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Great Lakes College Senior Campus

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Frequently asked

About Tuncurry.

What is the median house price in Tuncurry?
The median house price in Tuncurry, NSW 2428 is $797,000. The median unit price is $540,000. Annual growth is +7.4%.
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 $330, for units it's $310.
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, Forster Shopping Village, Coomba Park, Green Point, Shallow Bay.
What is the population of Tuncurry?
The population of Tuncurry is approximately 6,376 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.

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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