Tuncurry
NSW 2428 · Mid-Coast
6,376 (2021) → 6,276 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Mid-Coast local government area (est. 99,351 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tuncurry is a moderate growth suburb in Mid-Coast, NSW 2428, about 225km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $821K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Tuncurry has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2428 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.59%), New Zealand (0.93%), Scotland (0.53%), Philippines (0.44%), Nepal (0.41%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.36%), Cantonese (0.3%), Italian (0.28%), Malayalam (0.24%), Tagalog (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 959 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Great Lakes College Senior CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Tuncurry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930
- Alesco Secondary College - Coast CampusSecondary · Independent
- Margaret Jurd College Tuncurry CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Name Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1014
- Forster Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 934
- Great Lakes College Forster CampusSecondary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 936
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tuncurry
Is Tuncurry safe?
Tuncurry has a residential safety score of 43/100, 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 6,179 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tuncurry?
In Tuncurry, the median house price is $821K and the median unit price is $576K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Tuncurry from Sydney CBD?
Tuncurry is about 224.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tuncurry?
Tuncurry has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 956 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tuncurry?
Tuncurry has a transport score of 0/100.