Tacoma NSW

Postcode 2259 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Tacoma is a small community in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2259). With a population of 615, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $87K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Tacoma is $850,000, having increased 3.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $660. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Tacoma is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 938, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tacoma offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($850K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.7x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$850K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability9.7x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.7% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education2/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$850K
3.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
615
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$1,679
Personal Income /wk$688
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA938
Total Students186
Government1
Tacoma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 938
Data: 2025