New South Wales · Postcode 2625
Thredbo postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 394 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Thredbo at a glance vs NSW
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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.
Detailed comparison table
Thredbo vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Thredbo | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,666 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,659 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 37 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -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.
Thredbo is a locality 394 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2625. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Snowy Monaro Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Thredbo has a population of 405 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,666, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 12 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Thredbo includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,659, with 91 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Rental properties account for 42.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Thredbo scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Thredbo is part of the Snowy Mountains statistical area in New South Wales.
Thredbo details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2625 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 405 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,666/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,031/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,659 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 348.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 91 |
| Australian Citizens | 59.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 12 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -36.5012959 |
| Longitude | 148.310377 |
| Distance from Sydney | 394 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | Snowy Mountains |
| Local Government | Snowy Monaro Regional |
| 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 | 35 (8.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 55 (13.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 152 (37.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 131 (32.3%) |
| 65+ years | 34 (8.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 22 (5.4%) |
| Arthritis | 17 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (1.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (0.7%) |
| Cancer | 3 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 10 (12.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 38 (48.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 20 (25.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (13.9%) |
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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.