Average rent in Tumbarumba, NSW2026

Tumbarumba sits in the Snowy Valleys local government area, 373km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 3,522 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $208/week — below the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 21% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$208/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,522

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Sydney
373 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Snowy Valleys

Renting in Tumbarumba

Tumbarumba comes in cheaper than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $208/week, around 51% below the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 74% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 21% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,522, median age 47, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 373km from Sydney, Tumbarumba typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Tumbarumba?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Tumbarumba, NSW was $208. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Tumbarumba rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Tumbarumba came in at $208 — 51% below. Tumbarumba sits 373km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Tumbarumba have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Tumbarumba's $208/week (ABS 2021) include South Coogee, Wentworth - Buronga, Narrandera. Inverell Surrounds - West, Cowra Surrounds, Cootamundra sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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