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Thredbo

348 km²

A typical resident in Thredbo is just 37, making it much younger than most similar areas. This small community is defined by a working-age population, with very few children or seniors. It is a highly mobile place where a large number of people have arrived from overseas recently. The town's unique character is reflected in its housing and jobs, with a high proportion of apartments and a workforce heavily concentrated in tourism and hospitality.

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Demographics & Identity

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The population is notably young, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both far below the national figure. This helps explain why de facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Age groups

Young adults (25–44) 38.5%

Older adults (45–64) 31.6%

37 yrs Median age — Here 37 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

3.0% First Nations — Here 3.0% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

7.2% Aged 65+ — Here 7.2% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

7.7% Under 15 — Here 7.7% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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About 15.8% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average.

Birthplace

Australia 52.8%

England 3.2%

15.8% Born overseas — Here 15.8% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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People using another language at home are much more common here than in most similar areas, although the overall figure is far below the national average.

Languages

English only 60.5%

Mandarin 3.5%

8.6% Other language — Here 8.6% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

0.7% Limited English — Here 0.7% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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A little above the national figure, 41.7% of residents report having no religion.

Religion

No religion 42%
Not stated 33%
Christianity 25%
Buddhism 1%

41.7% No religion — Here 41.7% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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The community is well-qualified, with a higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas.

18.3% Bachelor+ — Here 18.3% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

56.5% Year 12 — Here 56.5% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Personal incomes are much higher than the national figure, with the typical person earning $1,031 a week, which is well above the New South Wales average.

$1,666 Household income — Here $1,666 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$1,031 Personal income — Here $1,031 NSW $813 Aus $805

$2,388 Family income — Here $2,388 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

9.8% High earners Here 9.8% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

20.9% High-income homes Here 20.9% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Residents are in remarkably good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both far below the national figure.

11.9% Health condition Here 11.9% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

2.7% Mental health Here 2.7% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

0.0% Needs assistance — Here 0.0% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care for children and housework are among the lowest at this level, which is consistent with the very small number of children living here.

15.0% Volunteering — Here 15.0% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

5.4% Unpaid carers — Here 5.4% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

13.6% Unpaid child care — Here 13.6% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

0.8% Defence service Here 0.8% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

5.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 5.4% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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The First Nations community is small, with a typical personal income of $540, which is about the same as the national figure.

12 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$575 Median income Here $575 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,125 Household income Here $1,125 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Family & Households

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Many people live alone—among the highest at this level—and the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Family types

Couples with children 50%
Couples without children 38%
One-parent families 11%

2.0 Household size —

11.3% One-parent — Here 11.3% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

41.8% Living alone — Here 41.8% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Apartments are the most common home type and typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at this level, while weekly rents are much higher than in most similar areas.

Tenure