Tocumwal · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Tocumwal

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than half of all homes in Tocumwal are now owned outright, far exceeding both state and national figures. This high rate of ownership helps keep the typical monthly mortgage payment at $1,300, which is well below the Australian average. The town is mostly made up of separate houses and large family homes.

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📍 Tocumwal, Suburb / Locality

Where Tocumwal sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250 ▲ +47.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Tocumwal — lower than 60% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Tocumwal$250
2714, NSW $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $250, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $420. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, with the usual payment sitting at $1,300.

$250 ▲ +47.1%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $170
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,300 ▲ +18.1%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,101
  • 2016: $1,200
  • 2021: $1,300

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Tocumwal, $200–$349 is the majority at 63%; Under $200 is next at 24%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Tocumwal, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 40%, followed by Under $1,000 (33%) and $1,800–$2,999 (22%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Owning a home outright is very common here, accounting for 52.2% of households. This is far above the national figure of 31%, while the proportion of people renting is far below the state average.

16.3% ▼ -24.2%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 21.5%
  • 2016: 21.5%
  • 2021: 16.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

52.2% ▲ +7.2%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 48.7%
  • 2016: 50.3%
  • 2021: 52.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Tocumwal, Owned outright is the majority at 52%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 25%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 90.6% of the town's dwellings, far above the national figure of 72.3%. Most of these are larger homes, with 74.1% having three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -30.0%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

90.6% ▲ +7.0%

Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 84.7%
  • 2016: 87.0%
  • 2021: 90.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.1% ▲ +1.1%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.4%
  • 2016: 73.3%
  • 2021: 74.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Tocumwal, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Tocumwal, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Tocumwal [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13903/tocumwal/topic/housing-dwellings