Tomakin, NSW 2537 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tomakin is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2537, home to 1,233 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Eurobodalla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 259 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,233
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,260 /week
- Median personal income
- $685 /week
- Median family income
- $1,608 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Broulee Public School
- Mogo Public School
- Sunshine Bay Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 28 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 41 bus stops
- Red Hill Pde At Barton Pde
- Red Hill Pde Before John Penn Dr
- Yarralumla Cres Before Deakin Pde
- Parks Pde At Kingston Pl
- Yarralumla Cres After Deakin Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 95.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.5% of the 1,125 resolvable premises in Tomakin. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 40.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 8.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 684 across postcode 2537 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 168 violent offences, 157 theft, 137 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tomakin?
Tomakin (NSW 2537) had 1,233 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Tomakin?
The median advertised rent in Tomakin is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tomakin?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tomakin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Broulee Public School (2.8 km), Mogo Public School (6.4 km), Sunshine Bay Public School (9.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tomakin?
Tomakin is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tomakin?
Across postcode 2537, 684 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (168), theft (157), other (137). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Tomakin?
In Tomakin, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (95.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tomakin?
41 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tomakin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 28 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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