Broken Hill and Far West
Tibooburra
Tibooburra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Tibooburra.
Tibooburra (2880) sits in the Broken Hill and Far West region of NSW.
Tibooburra has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Tibooburra 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tibooburra's population at 95, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Tibooburra.
Local schools for Tibooburra
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Government School Catchment
Tibooburra Outback Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tibooburra.
- What is the Tibooburra postcode?
- Tibooburra is in the 2880 postcode, in NSW, in the Broken Hill and Far West region.
- What is the average rent in Tibooburra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Tibooburra?
- There are 1 schools serving Tibooburra on this page, including Tibooburra Outback Public School.
- How walkable is Tibooburra?
- Tibooburra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tibooburra?
- Tibooburra is close to Milparinka.
- What is the population of Tibooburra?
- Tibooburra has approximately 95 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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