Tanja Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Tanja is a locality approximately 326 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Tanja is 2550, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Tanja has a population of 174 (84 males, 85 females). The median age is 58 years.
The median weekly household income in Tanja is $1,042, with a median personal income of $586 per week.
The median weekly rent is $203 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Germany (4), Other countries (4), and Netherlands (3).
88.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Tanja shows 80 people employed (35 full-time, 39 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (17), managers (6), and community & personal service (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Tanja has an IRSAD score of 1002 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Tanja covers an area of 48.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 4 persons per km².
Statistically, Tanja sits within the South Coast area, part of the broader Capital Region region. It falls under the Snowy Monaro local government area.
The federal electorate for Tanja is Eden-Monaro (Rural).
Tanja Details
| Postcode | 2550 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 174 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,042/week |
| Median Personal Income | $586/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $203 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 persons |
| Area | 48.3 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Completed Year 12 | 54.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (1.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.6201 |
| Longitude | 149.9681 |
| Distance from Sydney | 326 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | South Coast |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 17 (9.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 10 (5.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 23 (13.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 75 (43.1%) |
| 65+ years | 48 (27.6%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 12 (7.1%) |
| Asthma | 11 (6.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.8%) |
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 | 30 (35.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 19 (22.6%) |