Tabulam
NSWTabulam is a growing suburb in NSW with 508 residents.
- SAL code
- 13738
- SA2
- 112021245
- Population
- 508
- LGA
- Tenterfield
Tabulam, NSW had 508 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.4% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 51. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,062 a month. Around 78.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 56.2%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 2 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?508
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.4%
3yr: +2.0% · 10yr: +7.8%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$701/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
51
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.6%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?2
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?5
Tenterfield · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Casino Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Tabulam suburb alone is ~508 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 6,923 to 7,634 over 24 years, averaging 0.4% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Tabulam PS53.2%
- Bonalbo CS 27.3%
- Drake PS 19.4%
- The Sir Henry PMPS 0.0%
- Old Bonalbo PS 0.0%
- Urbenville PS 0.0%
Secondary
Bonalbo CS99.9%
- Tenterfield HS 0.0%
- Woodenbong CS 0.0%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (78%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 91.9% | 327.64 km² |
| RU3 | ZoneRural | 6.7% | 23.98 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 0.4% | 1.54 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.3% | 0.98 km² |
| W2 | ZoneWaterway | 0.2% | 0.85 km² |
| RU5 | ZoneRural | 0.2% | 0.62 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.