Tilbuster NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tilbuster NSW is 49 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tilbuster is $637 per week ($33,124 per year). Median rent in Tilbuster is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Tilbuster has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Tilbuster has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tilbuster is $2,600.

There were 5 recorded offences in Tilbuster in 2024-25, a rate of 102 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Tilbuster Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tilbuster Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$637/wk
$33,124 per year
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Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Tilbuster Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (24) Female 46.7% (21)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
49 people · 39.5 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Tilbuster Age Distribution

15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Tilbuster Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 5 dwellings

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

Tilbuster Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tilbuster Religion

No Religion
32.7%
Anglican
30.6%
Catholic
24.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tilbuster Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.3%

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

Tilbuster Employment

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Employed full-time
40.0% 18 people
Employed part-time
17.8% 8 people
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Not in labour force
42.2% 19 people

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

Tilbuster Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
35.3%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%

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

Tilbuster Occupation

Managers
55.0%
Community & Personal Service
30.0%
Clerical & Administrative
15.0%

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

Tilbuster Field of Study

Architecture & Building
28.6%
Agriculture & Environment
28.6%
Management & Commerce
28.6%
Education
14.3%

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

Tilbuster Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tilbuster Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
18.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
27.3%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tilbuster Marital Status

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Married
58.1% 25
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Widowed
9.3% 4
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Never married
32.6% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tilbuster Ancestry

English
57.4%
Australian
14.8%
Scottish
9.3%
Other
7.4%
German
5.6%
Irish
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tilbuster School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Tilbuster Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 97

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

Tilbuster Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.9% 11
Not a volunteer
76.1% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tilbuster Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tilbuster How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Tilbuster Car Ownership

2 vehicles
41.2%
4+ vehicles
58.8%

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

Tilbuster Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
22.2%
4 bedrooms
61.1%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Tilbuster Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
8.3%
moved in the last 5 years
68.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tilbuster Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
83
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tilbuster Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
3
Mental health
3

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

Tilbuster Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.5%
$400-$499/wk
15.0%
$500-$649/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tilbuster Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.2%
Couple — children under 15
36.2%
Couple — no children under 15
19.1%
One parent — no children under 15
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tilbuster Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 6
Did not provide
83.8% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tilbuster When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
3

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

Tilbuster Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.5%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
17.5%
30+ hours
17.5%
Did not do domestic work
12.5%

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

Tilbuster Household Size

2 persons
53.8%
3 persons
23.1%
5 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tilbuster Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Tilbuster Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Tilbuster Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,562/wk
Median Rent $550/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Tilbuster

≈ $11,102/month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $2,012/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tilbuster vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tilbuster

What is the population of Tilbuster NSW?

The population of Tilbuster NSW is 49 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Tilbuster?

The median personal income in Tilbuster NSW is $637 per week, or $33,124 per year.The median household income is $2,562 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Tilbuster?

Median rent in Tilbuster NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tilbuster?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tilbuster NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Tilbuster?

The median age in Tilbuster NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tilbuster a good suburb to live in?

Tilbuster is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 49.The median income is $637/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 13882. All dollar figures in AUD.