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 $790K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 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
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 Q4 2025
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 2025
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 991
- Great Lakes College Tuncurry CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 955
- Tuncurry Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 930
- Alesco Senior College - Coast CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Holy Name Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1022
- Forster Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 929
- Great Lakes College Forster CampusSecondary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 928
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
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
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 7,262 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tuncurry?
In Tuncurry, the median house price is $790K and the median unit price is $556K. Median weekly house rent is $630.
How far is Tuncurry from Sydney CBD?
Tuncurry is about 224.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tuncurry?
Tuncurry has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 959 (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.