Tibooburra NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tibooburra NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tibooburra is $857 per week ($44,564 per year). Median rent in Tibooburra is $120 per week ($520 per month). Tibooburra has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Tibooburra has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Tibooburra is Fiji. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tibooburra is $286.

There were 4 recorded offences in Tibooburra in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Tibooburra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tibooburra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$857/wk
$44,564 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$286/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Tibooburra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.0% (51) Female 48.0% (47)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
95 people · 12199.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Tibooburra 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tibooburra Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
81.8% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.2% 4 dwellings

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

Tibooburra Country of Birth

Australia
93.6%
Fiji
6.4%

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

Tibooburra Religion

No Religion
41.3%
Catholic
30.4%
Anglican
13.0%
Not stated
9.8%
Uniting Church
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tibooburra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.1%

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

Tibooburra Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Tibooburra Employment

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Employed full-time
51.2% 42 people
Employed part-time
24.4% 20 people
🏠
Not in labour force
24.4% 20 people

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

Tibooburra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.5%
Bachelor Degree
15.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.2%
Postgraduate Degree
12.1%
Certificate I/II
9.1%

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

Tibooburra Occupation

Labourers
36.0%
Managers
24.0%
Professionals
16.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Sales Workers
12.0%

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

Tibooburra Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Health
26.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
20.0%
Education
20.0%

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

Tibooburra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tibooburra Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
17.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tibooburra Marital Status

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Married
42.5% 37
↔️
Separated
5.7% 5
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Divorced
16.1% 14
🕊️
Widowed
4.6% 4
👤
Never married
31.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tibooburra Ancestry

Australian
33.6%
English
25.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.4%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
7.3%
German
5.1%
Other
2.9%
New Zealander
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tibooburra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
46.2%
Vocational Education
30.8%
Secondary — Government
23.1%

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

Tibooburra Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 183

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

Tibooburra Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.6% 28
Not a volunteer
65.4% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tibooburra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tibooburra How People Get to Work

Walked only
44.7%
Car (driver)
42.6%
Car (passenger)
6.4%
Did not go to work
6.4%

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

Tibooburra Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.5%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
22.6%
4+ vehicles
9.7%

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

Tibooburra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.3%
2 bedrooms
11.1%
3 bedrooms
41.7%
4 bedrooms
30.6%
6+ bedrooms
8.3%

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

Tibooburra Population Mobility

17.7%
moved in the last year
33.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tibooburra Indigenous Population

9.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
18
Indigenous residents
170
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tibooburra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Lung condition
3

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

Tibooburra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.1%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
5.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tibooburra Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.4%
Couple — children under 15
30.3%
Couple — no children under 15
21.2%
One parent — children under 15
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tibooburra Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 3
👤
Never served
96.2% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Tibooburra Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 10
Did not provide
88.1% 74

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tibooburra Children Ever Born

No children
34.6%
2 children
42.3%
3 children
23.1%

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

Tibooburra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.6%
5–14 hours
34.1%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

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

Tibooburra Household Size

1 person
12.8%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
25.6%
4 persons
7.7%
5 persons
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tibooburra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
79
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from QLD
6
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Tibooburra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tibooburra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Tibooburra Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.5%

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

If you earn X in Tibooburra

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,713/wk
Rent share 6.5%

Tibooburra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tibooburra

What is the population of Tibooburra NSW?

The population of Tibooburra NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Tibooburra?

The median personal income in Tibooburra NSW is $857 per week, or $44,564 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Tibooburra?

Median rent in Tibooburra NSW is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tibooburra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tibooburra NSW is $286. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tibooburra?

The median age in Tibooburra NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tibooburra a good suburb to live in?

Tibooburra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $857/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% 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: 13877. All dollar figures in AUD.