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Tyalgum

NSW 2484 · Tweed

521 (2021)547 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)

21
Overall score

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

521
Population
$1.25M
Median house (2025)
77
Safety score
0
Transport score

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.

642.5 km
To Sydney CBD
32.8 km
To coast
$790/wk
Median rent (house)
17.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

521
Population
46
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Tweed LGA population (est. 2025)101,281
Median household income (weekly)$1,237
vs NSW median-33.1%
Bachelor degree or higher28.3%
Born in Australia77.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse178 / 0 / 0

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

$1.25M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$790 / $440 wk
Rental yield (house)3.3%
Days on market (house)39 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

77
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
4
Motor vehicle theft768/100k
0
Domestic assault0/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
2
Non-domestic assault384/100k

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: 21 (all categories, latest year)4,031 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

21

Limited school choices

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

3
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMurwillumbah Historic Railway (17.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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
22 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
33 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalMurwillumbah Hospital (17.0 km)
Nearest vet16.6 km
Nearest airportGold Coast (34.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

28

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
3
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

23

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

31

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

82

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.92

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

93

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.92

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.22%
Projected population 2041544
Projected households 2041193

Source: 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.

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.