Tuross Head, NSW 2537 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tuross Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2537, home to 2,353 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
- 2,353
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $1,043 /week
- Median personal income
- $586 /week
- Median family income
- $1,337 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,430
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Bodalla Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 36 bus stops
- Tuross Head Post Office, Evans Rd
- Grenville Av After Hawkins Rd
- Hawkins Rd After Waights Pl
- Marlin St After Hawkins Rd
- Marlin St At Norfolk Bvd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 8 parks and reserves
- 4 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 47.4% of the 2,016 resolvable premises in Tuross Head. 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: 47.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
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 Tuross Head?
Tuross Head (NSW 2537) had 2,353 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 62. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Tuross Head?
The median advertised rent in Tuross Head is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tuross Head?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Tuross Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bodalla Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tuross Head?
Tuross Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (47.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tuross Head?
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 Tuross Head?
In Tuross Head, 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 Tuross Head?
36 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tuross Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 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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