Central Tilba, NSW 2546 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Central Tilba is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2546, home to 342 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 280 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $1,156 /week
- Median personal income
- $682 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Eurobodalla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $295 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,732
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Central Tilba Public School
- Narooma High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 9 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Tilba Heritage Gallery, Bate St
- Bate St Opp Tilba Heritage Gallery
- Corkhill Dr Opp Bate St
- Corkhill Dr At Bate St
- Corkhill Dr At Whiffens Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.0% of the 200 resolvable premises in Central Tilba. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 92.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 523 across postcode 2546 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 179 violent offences, 98 theft, 79 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Central Tilba?
Central Tilba (NSW 2546) had 342 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Eurobodalla local government area.
What is the median rent in Central Tilba?
The median advertised rent in Central Tilba is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Central Tilba?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Central Tilba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Central Tilba Public School (0.4 km), Narooma High School (9.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Central Tilba?
Central Tilba is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Central Tilba?
Across postcode 2546, 523 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (179), theft (98), property damage (79). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Central Tilba?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Central Tilba centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 9 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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