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Tuncurry, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tuncurry is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,277. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
6,277 Population 1/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,866 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$16,866 median income, 7.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Tuncurry

Tuncurry

Tuncurry is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 307 km (191 mi) north north east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin town of Forster, which is the larger of the two towns.

People

Population6,277
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,866
Per Capita$16,866
Unemployment7.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership70.9%
Housing Units2,511

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population6,277
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-32.1744°, 152.4988°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,866
Median Age62.0 years

About Tuncurry

Tuncurry is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,277. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tuncurry has a population of 6,277 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age is 62.0 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,277
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
62.0yrs
Median Age
59% above Australia avg
4,655.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tuncurry vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tuncurry is $16,866, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,866 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 596 business establishments.

Income: Tuncurry vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,866
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,866
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)596

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tuncurry is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 70.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,511 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.9%
Owner-Occupied70.9%
Renter-Occupied29.1%
Housing Units2,511

Property Tax

Climate in Tuncurry

Tuncurry has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1166 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 19.7° / 26.7° 109.5
Feb 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 128.3
Mar 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.9° 133.7
Apr 19.5°C / 67°F 15.2° / 23.9° 110.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.2° / 21.3° 108.4
Jun 14.5°C / 58°F 10.1° / 18.9° 115.3
Jul 13.6°C / 56°F 8.8° / 18.4° 72.7
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 9.3° / 19.6° 51.7
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.7° 54.6
Oct 18.5°C / 65°F 14.1° / 22.9° 78.2
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.9° 115.9
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.3° / 25.6° 88.1
Tuncurry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area4,655.1 sq mi (12,056.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.1744°N, 152.4988°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 147 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 148 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 64 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 55 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 71°F (21°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
July 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in

Tuncurry has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in August to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Tuncurry

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus - - - -
Great Lakes College Senior Campus - - - -
Tuncurry Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tuncurry

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tuncurry

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Great Lakes Historical Society Museum
National Motorbike Museum
Tinonee Historical Museum

Libraries in Tuncurry

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Forster Civic Centre0.0
Great Lakes Library0.0
Hallidays Point Library0.0
Nabiac Branch Library0.0
Old Bar Community Library0.0

Restaurants in Tuncurry

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chung Wa
The Deck
The Swirling Coconut

Cinemas in Tuncurry

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Great Lakes Cinema 3

Clinics in Tuncurry

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tuncurry Natural Health Clinic

Veterinaries in Tuncurry

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #10656818202

Gas Stations in Tuncurry

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oasis

Shopping Malls in Tuncurry

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tuncurry Plaza Shopping Centre

Golf Courses in Tuncurry

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tuncurry Golf Course

Airports Near Tuncurry

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Port Macquarie AirportPQQMedium Airport
Taree AirportTROMedium Airport
Camden Haven Airport-Small Airport
Cooplacurripa-Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport-Small Airport
Old Bar Heritage Airport-Small Airport
The Lakes Aerodrome-Small Airport

Post Offices in Tuncurry

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tuncurry Local Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuncurry

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seventh Day Adventist Church - Forster Tuncurry

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 Tuncurry

What is the population of Tuncurry?

Tuncurry has a population of 6,277 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,655.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 62.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tuncurry expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,866, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tuncurry?

Tuncurry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

How is the job market in Tuncurry?

The unemployment rate in Tuncurry is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 596 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tuncurry?

The median home value in Tuncurry is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 70.9%.

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