Tooma Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Tooma Compares
Tooma vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Tooma | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,125 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -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.
Tooma is a locality 369 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2642. It falls within the Riverina region. The local government area is Snowy Valleys.
According to the 2021 Census, Tooma has a population of 66 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $2,125, above the NSW average.
Housing in Tooma includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 24 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tooma scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Tooma is part of the Wagga Wagga statistical area in New South Wales.
Tooma Details
| Postcode | 2642 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 66 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,125/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $959/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 230.6 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 24 |
| Australian Citizens | 97.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -35.9754374 |
| Longitude | 148.0843345 |
| Distance from Sydney | 369 km |
| Region (SA4) | Riverina |
| Area (SA3) | Wagga Wagga |
| Local Government | Snowy Valleys |
| Federal Electorate | Farrer |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 9 (13.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 5 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (27.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 21 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 12 (18.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Diabetes | 7 (10.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 7 (10.6%) |
| Asthma | 6 (9.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (4.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (37.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 9 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (29.6%) |
Suburbs Near Tooma
Same Postcode (2642)
More Tooma 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.