Tumbarumba NSW

Postcode 2653 · Snowy Valleys LGA

Tumbarumba is a small community in New South Wales within the Snowy Valleys local government area (postcode 2653). With a population of 1,915, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Tumbarumba is $260,000, having dropped significantly 38.1% over the past year. Units have a median price of $320,000 (+48.8% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $430. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,165.

Tumbarumba is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 956, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 66 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Snowy Valleys LGA is below average at 3,277 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tumbarumba offers a gross rental yield of 8.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($260K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -38.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.6% High Yield
Price vs State$260K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability4.0x Affordable
Price Momentum-38.1% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$48,547
Mean Income$59,369
Earners2,222
YoY Change+0.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$260K
-38.1% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$320K
48.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
1,915
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,252
Personal Income /wk$677
Mortgage /mth$1,165
CRIME (Snowy Valleys LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,277
Total Incidents490
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops66
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA956
Total Students390
Government2
Catholic1
Tumbarumba Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931
Tumbarumba High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 910
All Saints Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026
HOSPITALS (1)
Tumbarumba Multi Purpose Servicepublic
Data: 2026