Central Tilba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
342
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Central Tilba.
The postcode for Central Tilba is 2546 (NSW).
Central Tilba (2546) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
342
Median age
57
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
342
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Central Tilba.
Local schools for Central Tilba
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Government School Catchment
Central Tilba Public School
Narooma High School
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Frequently asked
About Central Tilba.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2546, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Central Tilba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $295.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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