Tanja NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Tanja, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Tanja NSW is 174 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tanja is $586 per week ($30,472 per year). Median rent in Tanja is $203 per week ($880 per month). Tanja has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Tanja has a population density of 3.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tanja is England. The most common religion is No Religion (82% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tanja is $1,500.

There were 5 recorded offences in Tanja in 2024-25, a rate of 29 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Tanja Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tanja Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$586/wk
$30,472 per year
#7279 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$203/wk
$880 per month
#7357 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
58years
20 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tanja Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (84) Female 50.3% (85)

Population Density

3.6
people per km²
174 people · 48.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,399
Family income/wk

Tanja Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tanja Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.5% 43 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.5% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Tanja Country of Birth

Australia
95.7%
England
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Tanja Religion

No Religion
81.6%
Not stated
6.6%
Anglican
5.9%
Buddhism
2.0%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
2.0%
Other Religions Tot
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tanja Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Tanja Employment

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Employed full-time
25.2% 35 people
Employed part-time
28.1% 39 people
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Unemployed
2.9% 4 people
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Not in labour force
43.9% 61 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Tanja Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.4%
Certificate III/IV
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.8%
Postgraduate Degree
10.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Tanja Occupation

Professionals
40.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Labourers
13.6%
Managers
12.1%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Tanja Field of Study

Education
20.9%
Health
16.4%
Creative Arts
11.9%
Architecture & Building
10.4%
Engineering
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Management & Commerce
7.5%
Agriculture & Environment
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%
Society & Culture
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Tanja Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tanja Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
14.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tanja Marital Status

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Married
33.1% 50
↔️
Separated
4.6% 7
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Divorced
19.9% 30
🕊️
Widowed
2.6% 4
👤
Never married
39.7% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tanja Ancestry

English
33.2%
Australian
27.1%
Irish
11.4%
Scottish
9.2%
German
4.4%
Dutch
3.5%
Other
3.1%
New Zealander
2.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.7%
Maltese
1.7%
Chinese
1.3%
French
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tanja School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
46.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%
Primary — Government
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Tanja Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.2% 16
No need for assistance
94.8% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Tanja Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 37
Not a volunteer
71.8% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tanja Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
28.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tanja How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
90.6%
Did not go to work
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Tanja Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.7%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Tanja Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
17.1%
2 bedrooms
31.6%
3 bedrooms
32.9%
4 bedrooms
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Tanja Population Mobility

7.2%
moved in the last year
29.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tanja Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
297
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tanja Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Asthma
11
Heart disease
6
Stroke
6
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
4
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Tanja Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.2%
$400-$499/wk
11.3%
$500-$649/wk
11.3%
$650-$799/wk
3.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tanja Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.3%
Couple — children under 15
21.8%
Couple — no children under 15
12.7%
One parent — children under 15
12.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tanja Military Service

🏅
Previously served
2.1% 3
👤
Never served
97.9% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tanja Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
18.1% 26
Did not provide
81.9% 118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tanja Children Ever Born

No children
23.8%
1 child
17.5%
2 children
39.7%
3 children
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Tanja When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
10
2016
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Tanja Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.4%
5–14 hours
39.1%
15–29 hours
24.6%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Tanja Household Size

1 person
40.0%
2 persons
38.8%
3 persons
11.3%
4 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tanja Where Residents Moved From

Same address
142
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Tanja Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tanja Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Theft
4
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Tanja Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1085
avg ICSEA score
6
total students
Tanja Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 6 students
1085
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Tanja Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,042/wk
Median Rent $203/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Tanja

≈ $4,515/month
Median rent $203/wk
Left after rent $839/wk
Rent share 19.5%

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Tanja vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanja

What is the population of Tanja NSW?

The population of Tanja NSW is 174 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.6 people per km².Tanja is ranked #7,344 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tanja?

The median personal income in Tanja NSW is $586 per week, or $30,472 per year.The median household income is $1,042 per week.Family income is $1,399 per week.Tanja is ranked #7,279 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tanja?

Median rent in Tanja NSW is $203 per week ($880 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tanja ranks #7,357 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tanja?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tanja NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tanja?

The median age in Tanja NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tanja a good suburb to live in?

Tanja is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 174.The median income is $586/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13765. All dollar figures in AUD.