Tyalgum, NSW 2484 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tyalgum is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2484, home to 521 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kyogle local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 642 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 521
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,237 /week
- Median personal income
- $591 /week
- Median family income
- $1,401 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Tweed
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,547
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Tyalgum Public School
- Chillingham Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops
- 1679 Tyalgum Rd
- Tyalgum Rd Opp 1679
- Tyalgum Rd Opp 1642
- 1642 Tyalgum Rd
- 72 Swifts Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.8% of the 251 resolvable premises in Tyalgum. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,020 across postcode 2484 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 236 theft, 228 violent offences, 164 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tyalgum?
Tyalgum (NSW 2484) had 521 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Tweed local government area.
What is the median rent in Tyalgum?
The median advertised rent in Tyalgum is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tyalgum?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tyalgum covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tyalgum Public School (1.7 km), Chillingham Public School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tyalgum?
Tyalgum is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tyalgum?
Across postcode 2484, 1,020 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (236), violent (228), property damage (164). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Tyalgum?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tyalgum centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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