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New South Wales · Postcode 2546
Central Tilba postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 289 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Central Tilba at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Central Tilba ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of NSW suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Central Tilba vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Central Tilba | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,156 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $295 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,732 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Central Tilba is a locality 289 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2546. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Eurobodalla.
According to the 2021 Census, Central Tilba has a population of 342 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,156, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 8 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Central Tilba includes a median weekly rent of $295, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,732, with 144 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 83.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Central Tilba scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Central Tilba is served by Central Tilba Public School.
Central Tilba is part of the South Coast statistical area in New South Wales.
Central Tilba details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2546 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 342 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,156/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $682/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $295 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,732 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 39.4 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 144 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -36.2907791 |
| Longitude | 150.0606392 |
| Distance from Sydney | 289 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | South Coast |
| Local Government | Eurobodalla |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
| State Electorate | Monaro |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 51 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (7.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 63 (18.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 113 (33.0%) |
| 65+ years | 106 (31.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 39 (11.4%) |
| Asthma | 29 (8.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 15 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (33.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 54 (40.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 35 (26.1%) |
Schools in Central Tilba
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Central Tilba. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Central Tilba
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.