NSW · Clarence Valley Council
Tucabia, 2462
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Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Tucabia is a quieter smaller community in Clarence Valley, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 354
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $1,045
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 20 of 174
- Median monthly mortgage
- $887
- Employment rate
- 46.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 8 / 3 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 26
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 73.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 59 residents
- State safety percentile
- 51.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +8.6%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault14
- Fraud13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment17
- Malicious Damage To Property14
- Motor Vehicle Theft11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 869
- Tucabia Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
45 public transport stops in this suburb
- 198 Wooli Rd
- Bostock Rd At Tucabia Tyndale Rd
- Tucabia Public School, Cordini St
- Wooli Rd Opp 198
- Wooli Rd Opp Firth Heinz Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
46 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure625 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation801 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8A CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation801 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Manufactured home8B CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure4 BOSTOCK ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure61 SOMERVALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1020 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure39 COLLETT STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
October 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport198 WOOLI ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9-13 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
March 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool15 JADE CRESCENT TUCABIA 2462Determined
2023· 4 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing58 ANGOURI STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2023
- Flood mitigation work49 BELLENGEN STREET TUCABIA 2462Withdrawn
May 2023
- Farm buildings4 BOSTOCK ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
2022· 12 proposals
December 2022
- Shed13 CANDOLE STREET, TUCABIA NSW 2462Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling6 CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development15 JADE CRESCENT TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2022
- Subdivision of land10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development822 COLDSTREAM TERRACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Subdivision of land25 MOOKIN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling22A CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 ARADIN STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
June 2022
- Shed1 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling; Subdivision of landBostock RdDetermined
February 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing9 CAMPBELLS PLACE TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development198 WOOLI ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
2021· 7 proposals
December 2021
- Development Application959 TUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
November 2021
- Dual occupancy10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
October 2021
- Subdivision of land8 CAKORA STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
- Dwelling22B CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
September 2021
- Dual occupancy10 CANDOLE STREET TUCABIA 2462Determined
August 2021
- DwellingTUCABIA-TYNDALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling1 SOMERVALE ROAD TUCABIA 2462Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Waste Basket (13)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Victoria ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 25.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6058th in Australia
- State rank
- 1892nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #471 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #879 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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