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New South Wales · Postcode 2261
Tumbi Umbi postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 60 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Tumbi Umbi 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.
Detailed comparison table
Tumbi Umbi vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Tumbi Umbi | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,657 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,146 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Postcode 2261 covers Tumbi Umbi, an inland suburb of Sydney about 60 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Tumbi Umbi has a population of 5,369 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $1,657, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 274 (5.1% of residents).
Housing in Tumbi Umbi includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,146, with 1,922 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Tumbi Umbi scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Tumbi Umbi include Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus and St John Fisher Catholic Primary School.
Tumbi Umbi is part of the Wyong statistical area in New South Wales.
Tumbi Umbi details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2261 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,369 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,657/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $739/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,146 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 13.1 km² |
| Population Density | 410/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,922 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 274 (5.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.365 |
| Longitude | 151.443 |
| Distance from Sydney | 60 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Wyong |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Dobell |
| State Electorate | Wyong |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 970 (18.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 650 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,048 (19.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,346 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 1,361 (25.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 668 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 495 (9.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 293 (5.5%) |
| Diabetes | 270 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 219 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 124 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 50 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 80 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 611 (32.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 711 (37.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 489 (25.9%) |
Schools in Tumbi Umbi
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Tumbi Umbi. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.