Tongarra, NSW 2527 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tongarra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2527, home to 141 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 141
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $3,041 /week
- Median personal income
- $819 /week
- Median family income
- $2,349 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Shellharbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,100
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Tullimbar Public School
- Albion Park High School
- Albion Park Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Illawarra Hwy Greenvalleys
- Illawarra Hwy At Lakeview Rd
- Illawarra Hwy Before Tongarra Ln
- 2749 Illawarra Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 28.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 60.0% of the 40 resolvable premises in Tongarra. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 40.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 60.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 959 across postcode 2527 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 246 theft, 116 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tongarra?
Tongarra (NSW 2527) had 141 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Shellharbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Tongarra?
The median advertised rent in Tongarra is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tongarra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tongarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tullimbar Public School (5 km), Albion Park High School (6.6 km), Albion Park Public School (6.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tongarra?
Tongarra is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (60% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tongarra?
Across postcode 2527, 959 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (246), property damage (116). 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 Tongarra?
In Tongarra, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (28.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tongarra?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tongarra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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