New South Wales · Postcode 2714
Tocumwal postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 558 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Tocumwal at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Tocumwal ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Tocumwal vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tocumwal | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,067 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 59 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Tocumwal is a locality 558 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2714. It falls within the Murray region. The local government area is Berrigan.
According to the 2021 Census, Tocumwal has a population of 2,862 with a median age of 59. The median weekly household income is $1,067, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 60 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Tocumwal includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 1,110 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tocumwal scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Tocumwal include Tocumwal Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School.
Tocumwal is part of the Upper Murray exc. Albury statistical area in New South Wales.
Tocumwal details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2714 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,862 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,067/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $562/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 388.5 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,110 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 60 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.8103782 |
| Longitude | 145.5727903 |
| Distance from Sydney | 558 km |
| Region (SA4) | Murray |
| Area (SA3) | Upper Murray exc. Albury |
| Local Government | Berrigan |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
| State Electorate | Murray |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 403 (14.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 189 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 442 (15.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 682 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,150 (40.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 476 (16.6%) |
| Asthma | 278 (9.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 214 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 186 (6.5%) |
| Cancer | 147 (5.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 97 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 29 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 31 (3.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 376 (35.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 422 (40.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 220 (21.0%) |
Schools in Tocumwal
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tocumwal. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Tocumwal
Same Postcode (2714)
More Tocumwal Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.