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Tumut, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tumut is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,167. Elevation: 1,037 ft (316 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,167 Population 1/sq mi density
1,037 ft Elevation 316 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,139 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,139 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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About Tumut

Tumut

Tumut is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the banks of the Tumut River.

People

Population6,167
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,139
Per Capita$22,139
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units2,467

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Population6,167
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates-35.3064°, 148.2182°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (889 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,139
Median Age42.0 years

About Tumut

Tumut is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,167. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet (316 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tumut has a population of 6,167 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,873.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,167
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
4,873.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tumut vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tumut is $22,139, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,139 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $426, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 586 business establishments.

Income: Tumut vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,139
71% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,139
Avg Weekly Wage$426

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)586

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tumut is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,467 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Housing Units2,467

Property Tax

Climate in Tumut

Tumut has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.9° / 32.6° 41.2
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.2° / 31° 50.1
Mar 20.5°C / 69°F 13.3° / 27.7° 52.8
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 8.3° / 22.5° 32.8
May 11.4°C / 53°F 5.1° / 17.8° 37.6
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 3.2° / 14.1° 57.6
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 2.7° / 13° 65.0
Aug 9°C / 48°F 3.2° / 14.9° 55.3
Sep 12°C / 54°F 5.4° / 18.5° 63.4
Oct 15.3°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.4° 57.6
Nov 19°C / 66°F 11.6° / 26.5° 64.0
Dec 21.9°C / 71°F 13.9° / 29.9° 55.6
Tumut enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Area4,873.0 sq mi (12,621.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-35.3064°N, 148.2182°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 114 km
Oct 11, 1992 25 km NW of Temora, Australia M4.1 138 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 121 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 60 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 128 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 36 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 148 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 104 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 137 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 84 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 138 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 107 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 126 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 98 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 98 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 78 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 101 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 102 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 86 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
July 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in

Tumut has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Tumut

Institution Type Founded Website
TAFE NSW - Tumut Campus College - Visit →

Schools in Tumut

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tumut High School - - - -
Tumut Public School - - - -
McAuley Central Catholic School - - - -
Franklin Public School - - - -
McAuley Central Catholic School - - - -
Snowy Valleys School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tumut

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sounds of the Mountains - THE LOCAL RADIO STATION FOR THE SNOWY VALLEYS & COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL AREAS community news, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tumut

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelong Alive Museum
Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre
batlow musuim
Gundagai Museum
historical museum
Old Flour Mill
Tumut and District Museum

Libraries in Tumut

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelong Library0.0
Batlow Library0.0
Gundagai Library0.0
Tumut Library0.0

Hotels in Tumut

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel
Star Hotel
Valley View Motor Inn

Restaurants in Tumut

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brandys
Brooklyn on Fitzroy
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Tumut

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kat's Whiskers cafe
Kat's Wisker's Cafe
Riverside Cafe
Terrace Cafe
The Coffee Pedaler

Theatres in Tumut

3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birrimal Waga (Bush Dance) Amphitheatre
Montreal Theatre
Richmond Park Amphitheatre

Dentists in Tumut

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental on Fitzroy
Tumut Dental

Gas Stations in Tumut

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
EG Australia
Five-Ways Service Station
Mobil
Shell

Banks in Tumut

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Tumut

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1055033658
The Gym Tumut

Golf Courses in Tumut

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tumut Golf Course

Stadiums & Teams in Tumut

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Tumut

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Selwyn Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Tumut

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cootamundra AirportCMDMedium Airport
Tumut AerodromeTUMMedium Airport
Wagga Wagga AirportWGAMedium Airport
Adaminaby Airport-Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip-Small Airport
Cabramurra Airport-Small Airport
Deltroit Station Airstrip-Small Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport
Oura Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rose Vale Airport-Small Airport
Talbingo Airport-Small Airport
The Grove Airport-Small Airport
Tumbarumba Airport-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tumut

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tumut Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tumut

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Parish of Tumut
Catholic Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Tumut Baptist Church
Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tumut

What is the population of Tumut?

Tumut has a population of 6,167 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,873.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tumut expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,139, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tumut?

Tumut enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Tumut?

The unemployment rate in Tumut is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $426. There are 586 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tumut?

The median home value in Tumut is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

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