Tyalgum
NSW 2484 · Tweed
521 (2021) → 547 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Tyalgum is a stable suburb in Tweed, NSW 2484, about 643km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.25M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 33km inland. Tyalgum has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.18%), New Zealand (2.11%), South Africa (1.15%), USA (0.96%), Germany (0.77%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.54%), German (0.58%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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:
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 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tyalgum Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 983
Nearby (within 10km)
- Chillingham Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1026
- Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.2kmICSEA 1017
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Tyalgum
Is Tyalgum safe?
Tyalgum has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 4,031 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Tyalgum?
In Tyalgum, the median house price is $1.25M. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is Tyalgum from Sydney CBD?
Tyalgum is about 642.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Tyalgum?
Tyalgum has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 983 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Tyalgum?
Tyalgum has a transport score of 0/100.