Central Tilba, NSW 2546
Snowy Monaro Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2546
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Median house price
$1,550,000
+9.2% over the past year.
Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Central Tilba at a glance
- Median unit
- $233,280
- Weekly rent
- $553
- Houses · units $440
- Population
- 342
- Median age 57
Prices: Median of 8 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2546), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Central Tilba
Houses change hands at $1,550,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (8 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $233,280, roughly 85% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+9.2%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +9.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $310,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2546)
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What to know about Central Tilba
Central Tilba (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW. The median house here is $1,550,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +9.2% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Central Tilba has roughly 342 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Central Tilba scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,027 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Central Tilba's population at 342, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 76%
- Renter occupied
- 15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $553/wk against a $1,550,000 price tag). Units yield 9.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +9.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 1.86%
- On the $1,550,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.81%
- On the $233,280 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +9.2%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
7 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,027 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 4.6°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Central Tilba
- What is the median house price in Central Tilba?
- The median house price in Central Tilba, NSW 2546 is $1,550,000 (median of 8 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $233,280. Annual growth is +9.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Central Tilba?
- A useful starting point is the Central Tilba median house price of $1,550,000 (units $233,280). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Central Tilba a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Central Tilba is 1.9%: the median weekly house rent is $553 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2546), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,550,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 9.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Central Tilba is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Central Tilba postcode?
- Central Tilba is in the 2546 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Central Tilba?
- Central Tilba is a suburb in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council area, NSW 2546.
- What is the average rent in Central Tilba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $553, for units it's $440.
- What schools are in Central Tilba?
- There are 2 schools serving Central Tilba on this page, including Central Tilba Public School, Narooma High School.
- How walkable is Central Tilba?
- Central Tilba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Central Tilba?
- Central Tilba is close to Tilba Tilba, Corunna, Akolele, Mystery Bay, Narooma.
- What is the population of Central Tilba?
- The population of Central Tilba is approximately 342 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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