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Tyalgum, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Tyalgum is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 537. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
537 Population 1/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$19,976 Median Income
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$19,976 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population537
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$19,976
Per Capita$19,976
Unemployment5.4%

Housing

F
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership78.8%
Housing Units215

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population537
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates-28.3567°, 153.2058°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$19,976
Median Age46.0 years

About Tyalgum

Tyalgum is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 537. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Tyalgum has a population of 537 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

537
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
505.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Tyalgum vs Australia Average

The median household income in Tyalgum is $19,976, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,976 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $384, 73% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 51 business establishments.

Income: Tyalgum vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$19,976
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$19,976
Avg Weekly Wage$384

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)51

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Tyalgum is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 78.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 215 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.8%
Owner-Occupied78.8%
Renter-Occupied21.2%
Housing Units215

Property Tax

Climate in Tyalgum

Tyalgum has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 20.1° / 29.6° 204.0
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 20° / 29.2° 212.9
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 18.5° / 28° 186.9
Apr 21°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.1° 108.2
May 18°C / 64°F 12.6° / 23.5° 112.4
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 10.2° / 21.4° 109.2
Jul 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 46.2
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.6° 55.1
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.3° 40.8
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.6° / 26.6° 101.8
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 17.1° / 27.8° 125.6
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 18.7° / 28.9° 172.4
Tyalgum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-28.3567°N, 153.2058°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.37"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in Wettest
March 71°F (22°C) 8.5 in
April 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 6.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
July 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in

Tyalgum has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tyalgum

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tyalgum Public School
Chillingham Public School
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Radio Stations near Tyalgum

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
rebel fm AAC 64 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tyalgum

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in Tyalgum

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murwillumbah Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tyalgum

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Hotels in Tyalgum

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tyalgum Hotel

Cafes in Tyalgum

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flutterbies Cafe
The Chillingham Store
Tyalgum Store

Monuments in Tyalgum

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stinson Memorial

Gas Stations in Tyalgum

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #8851630565

Airports Near Tyalgum

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tyalgum

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tyalgum LPO

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Waterfalls
22
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 Tyalgum

What is the population of Tyalgum?

Tyalgum has a population of 537 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Tyalgum expensive to live in?

The median household income is $19,976, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Tyalgum?

Tyalgum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

How is the job market in Tyalgum?

The unemployment rate in Tyalgum is 5.4%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $384. There are 51 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Tyalgum?

The median home value in Tyalgum is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 78.8%.

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