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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
Tanja Median Income & Rent
Tanja Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Tanja Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tanja Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Tanja Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Tanja Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Tanja Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Tanja Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Tanja Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Tanja Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Tanja Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Tanja Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Tanja Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Tanja Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Tanja Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Tanja School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Tanja Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Tanja Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Tanja Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Tanja How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Tanja Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Tanja Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Tanja Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Tanja Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Tanja Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Tanja Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Tanja Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Tanja Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Tanja Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Tanja Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Tanja When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Tanja Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Tanja Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Tanja Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Tanja Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Tanja Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Tanja Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.