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Tomerong

NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven

1,194 (2021)1,245 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

21
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,194
Population
$926K
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
0
Transport score

Tomerong is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 143km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $926K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Tomerong has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

143.4 km
To Sydney CBD
4.1 km
To coast
$580/wk
Median rent (house)
22.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,194
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712
Median household income (weekly)$1,868
vs NSW median+1.0%
Bachelor degree or higher25.8%
Born in Australia77.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse382 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (4.36%), New Zealand (2.35%), Scotland (0.75%), Italy (0.42%), Greece (0.34%)

Top languages: Thai (0.84%), Vietnamese (0.84%), Greek (0.67%), German (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$926K-19.6%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$580 / $460 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)38 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
1
Motor vehicle theft84/100k
4
Domestic assault335/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault84/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 25 (all categories, latest year)2,094 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

26

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

9
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 965 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Tomerong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Georges Basin Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 968
  • Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent · 7.6km
  • Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 906
  • Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9kmICSEA 936
  • Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1016
  • Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.4kmICSEA 1014
  • Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 9.5km
  • Falls Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 949

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationBomaderry (22.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,100mm
Rainfall/yr
6.9h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachShark Net Beach (9.5 km)
Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (20.3 km)
Nearest vet12.0 km
Nearest airportCanberra (128.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

2

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

0

No data

No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.84

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.05%
Projected population 20411,323
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Tomerong

Is Tomerong safe?

Tomerong has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,094 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Tomerong?

In Tomerong, the median house price is $926K. Median weekly house rent is $580.

How far is Tomerong from Sydney CBD?

Tomerong is about 143.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Tomerong?

Tomerong has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Tomerong?

Tomerong has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.