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Tharbogang NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tharbogang NSW is 452 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tharbogang is $803 per week ($41,756 per year). Median rent in Tharbogang is $231 per week ($1,001 per month). Tharbogang has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Tharbogang has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tharbogang is India. The most common religion is Catholic (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tharbogang is $1,083.

There were 9 recorded offences in Tharbogang in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Tharbogang Population

residents (Census 2021)

Tharbogang Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$803/wk

$41,756 per year

#3580 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$231/wk

$1,001 per month

#6792 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tharbogang Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.1% (256) Female 43.9% (200)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

452 people · 110.5 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Tharbogang Age Distribution

0-4

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tharbogang Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

62.4% 58 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

37.6% 35 dwellings

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

Tharbogang Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

India

2.1%

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

Tharbogang Religion

Catholic

53.2%

No Religion

15.8%

Anglican

12.2%

Not stated

11.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.3%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

1.8%

Hinduism

1.6%

Islam

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tharbogang Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.2%

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

Tharbogang Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

47.7%

IAL Punjabi

18.2%

Samoan

9.1%

SAL Oth

9.1%

SAL Tot

9.1%

Other

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Tharbogang Employment

💼

Employed full-time

47.1% 146 people

⏰

Employed part-time

22.9% 71 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.0% 93 people

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

Tharbogang Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.3%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

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

Tharbogang Occupation

Managers

17.2%

Labourers

15.6%

Clerical & Administrative

15.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.9%

Community & Personal Service

13.9%

Professionals

13.1%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Tharbogang Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.8%

Engineering

22.0%

Society & Culture

12.8%

Agriculture & Environment

9.2%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Health

6.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.4%

Education

4.6%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.8%

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

Tharbogang Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tharbogang Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.1%

$4,000+/wk

12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tharbogang Marital Status

💍

Married

53.5% 199

↔️

Separated

0.8% 3

📋

Divorced

8.1% 30

🕊️

Widowed

3.8% 14

👤

Never married

33.9% 126

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tharbogang Ancestry

Italian

28.6%

Australian

25.3%

English

20.3%

Irish

6.3%

Scottish

5.0%

Other

4.1%

German

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

French

1.7%

Samoan

1.7%

Indian

1.1%

Dutch

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tharbogang School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.9%

Secondary — Catholic

24.4%

Secondary — Government

17.4%

Primary — Catholic

9.3%

Vocational Education

9.3%

Pre-school

4.7%

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

Tharbogang Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.9% 48

✅

No need for assistance

94.1% 764

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

Tharbogang Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 45

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 287

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tharbogang Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

27.6%

$450-$599/mo

10.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tharbogang How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.1%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Walked only

7.0%

Car (passenger)

5.0%

Truck

1.5%

Other

1.5%

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

Tharbogang Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.7%

2 vehicles

31.0%

3 vehicles

24.8%

4+ vehicles

22.5%

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

Tharbogang Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.2%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

44.0%

4 bedrooms

40.3%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

2.2%

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

Tharbogang Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

24.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tharbogang Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

756

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tharbogang Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Tharbogang Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tharbogang Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children under 15

26.6%

Couple — no children

24.1%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tharbogang Military Service

🏅

Previously served

1.8% 6

👤

Never served

98.2% 329

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tharbogang Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.4% 56

—

Did not provide

82.6% 266

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tharbogang Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

4.2%

2 children

27.5%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

20.8%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Tharbogang When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

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

Tharbogang Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.7%

5–14 hours

25.9%

15–29 hours

9.8%

30+ hours

10.4%

Did not do domestic work

29.3%

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

Tharbogang Household Size

1 person

16.3%

2 persons

30.2%

3 persons

26.4%

4 persons

11.6%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tharbogang Where Residents Moved From

Same address

348

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Tharbogang Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.8%

Step family — no other children

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tharbogang Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Tharbogang Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,912/wk

Median Rent $231/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Tharbogang

Your weekly income

≈ $8,285/month

Median rent $231/wk

Left after rent $1,681/wk

Rent share 12.1%

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Income: $778/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $1/wk

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Tharbogang vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Duranbah

Pop: 226 Income: $885/wk Rent: $450/wk

Myall Park (NSW)

Pop: 226 Income: $864/wk Rent: $250/wk

Pooncarie

Pop: 226 Income: $924/wk Rent: $205/wk

Yellow Rock (Shellharbour - NSW)

Pop: 226 Income: $791/wk Rent: $500/wk

Black Springs (NSW)

Pop: 227 Income: $840/wk Rent: $200/wk

Chillingham

Pop: 228 Income: $484/wk Rent: $285/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tharbogang

What is the population of Tharbogang NSW?

The population of Tharbogang NSW is 452 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Tharbogang is ranked #5,188 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Tharbogang?

The median personal income in Tharbogang NSW is $803 per week, or $41,756 per year.The median household income is $1,912 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.Tharbogang is ranked #3,580 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Tharbogang?

Median rent in Tharbogang NSW is $231 per week ($1,001 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Tharbogang ranks #6,792 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Tharbogang?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tharbogang NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tharbogang?

The median age in Tharbogang NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tharbogang a good suburb to live in?

Tharbogang is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 452.The median income is $803/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13826. All dollar figures in AUD.