Tinderry NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Tinderry NSW is 59 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Tinderry is $1,062 per week ($55,224 per year). Median rent in Tinderry is $200 per week ($867 per month). Tinderry has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Tinderry has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tinderry is $1,500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Tinderry in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Tinderry Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Tinderry Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,062/wk
$55,224 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Tinderry Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (33) Female 47.6% (30)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
59 people · 272.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,249
Family income/wk

Tinderry Age Distribution

5-9
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)

Tinderry Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
64.3% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.7% 5 dwellings

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

Tinderry Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Tinderry Religion

No Religion
42.9%
Not stated
30.4%
Anglican
14.3%
Catholic
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Tinderry Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Tinderry Employment

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Employed full-time
41.7% 15 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 6 people
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Not in labour force
41.7% 15 people

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

Tinderry Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.0%
Certificate III/IV
32.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%

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

Tinderry Occupation

Professionals
42.9%
Managers
23.8%
Clerical & Administrative
19.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Tinderry Field of Study

Society & Culture
50.0%
Creative Arts
50.0%

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

Tinderry Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Tinderry Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
18.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Tinderry Marital Status

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Married
70.2% 33
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Divorced
8.5% 4
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Widowed
6.4% 3
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Never married
14.9% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Tinderry Ancestry

English
50.8%
Scottish
18.5%
Australian
16.9%
Irish
7.7%
Other
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Tinderry School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Tinderry Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 3
No need for assistance
96.4% 80

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

Tinderry Volunteering

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Volunteer
39.1% 18
Not a volunteer
60.9% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Tinderry Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
40.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
60.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Tinderry How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.6%
Car (passenger)
15.8%
Truck
15.8%
Did not go to work
15.8%

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

Tinderry Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.4%
2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
28.6%

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

Tinderry Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.1%
2 bedrooms
9.7%
3 bedrooms
25.8%
4 bedrooms
25.8%
5 bedrooms
22.6%

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

Tinderry Population Mobility

6.8%
moved in the last year
21.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
48.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Tinderry Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
104
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Tinderry Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
9
Mental health
5
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

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

Tinderry Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.2%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Tinderry Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
25.0%
Couple — no children under 15
15.0%
One parent — no children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Tinderry Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.8% 11
Did not provide
73.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Tinderry Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Tinderry When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
1971–1980
4

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

Tinderry Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
7.3%
5–14 hours
36.6%
15–29 hours
34.1%
30+ hours
22.0%

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

Tinderry Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Tinderry Where Residents Moved From

Same address
41
Moved from NSW
6

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

Tinderry Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2025

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

Tinderry Rent Prices & Affordability

10%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,916/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.4%

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

If you earn X in Tinderry

≈ $8,303/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,716/wk
Rent share 10.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tinderry vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tinderry

What is the population of Tinderry NSW?

The population of Tinderry NSW is 59 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Tinderry?

The median personal income in Tinderry NSW is $1,062 per week, or $55,224 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,249 per week.

How much is rent in Tinderry?

Median rent in Tinderry NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 10.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Tinderry?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Tinderry 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 Tinderry?

The median age in Tinderry NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Tinderry a good suburb to live in?

Tinderry is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 59.The median income is $1,062/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.4% 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: 13890. All dollar figures in AUD.