Tinderry
NSWTinderry is a growing suburb in NSW with 59 residents.
- SAL code
- 13890
- SA2
- 101021611
- Population
- 59
- LGA
- Snowy Monaro
Tinderry, NSW had 59 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 11.5% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 45-54 years, and the median age sits at 55. The median household income is $1,916 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $1,500 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 64.3%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 2 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?59
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+11.5%
3yr: +7.9% · 10yr: +15.9%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,916/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
55
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?0.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?2
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?2
Snowy Monaro · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Queanbeyan Surrounds (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Tinderry suburb alone is ~59 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 10,242 to 18,181 over 24 years, averaging 2.4% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Captains Flat PS55.4%
- Michelago PS 43.8%
- Googong PS 0.8%
Secondary
No catchment
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (100%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
2 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 52.2% | 142.52 km² |
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 47.8% | 130.35 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.