Tuggerawong, NSW 2259 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tuggerawong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2259, home to 1,285 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cessnock local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,285
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,477 /week
- Median personal income
- $717 /week
- Median family income
- $1,963 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,885
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Tuggerawong Public School
- Kanwal Public School
- Tacoma Public School
- Wadalba Community School
- HopeTown School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops
- Tuggerawong Rd Opp Tuggerawong Public School
- Tuggerawong Rd, Tuggerawong Public School
- Tuggerawong Shops, Tuggerawong Rd
- Tuggerawong Rd Before Friday St
- Tuggerawong Rd Opp Tuggerawong Shops
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 8 parks and reserves
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 63.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.7% of the 655 resolvable premises in Tuggerawong. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 35.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,851 across postcode 2259 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,487 violent offences, 1,178 theft, 599 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tuggerawong?
Tuggerawong (NSW 2259) had 1,285 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Tuggerawong?
The median advertised rent in Tuggerawong is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tuggerawong?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tuggerawong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tuggerawong Public School (0.2 km), Kanwal Public School (2.1 km), Tacoma Public School (2.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tuggerawong?
Tuggerawong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tuggerawong?
Across postcode 2259, 4,851 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,487), theft (1,178), property damage (599). 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 Tuggerawong?
In Tuggerawong, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (63.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tuggerawong?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tuggerawong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 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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