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Thredbo Village
1 km²
A typical personal weekly income of $1,031 sets Thredbo Village apart as a high-earning pocket of the Snowy Monaro region. This small community of 400 people is largely made up of working adults, with very few children or seniors compared to the national average. It is a highly mobile place where over half of recent arrivals come from overseas, contributing to a diverse and well-qualified population. The village feels like a compact hub, with nearly everyone living within a short walk of health services, groceries, and parks.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It is an adult-heavy community, as children under 15 make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 16.0% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011 and is much higher than in similar areas.
Language diversity has grown, with 8.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, though this remains far below the New South Wales average.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 42.3%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The workforce is well-qualified; 57.2% of residents completed Year 12 and 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher figures than in most similar areas.
Incomes are high here, with a typical family earning $2,388 a week. This is a little above the state average, and 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is in very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate of 12.0%, which is far below the national average.
Participation in unpaid care is very low, with only 5.5% of people providing unpaid care and just 13.8% caring for children, both figures far below the national average.
Living arrangements are unusual for the region, as 41.8% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%—resulting in a low average of 2.0 people per home.
The housing stock has shifted away from detached houses toward flats and apartments, which now make up 53.8% of homes. Renting is common at 33.0%, and typical weekly rents are $400.
The village is largely car-free or pedestrian-focused, with 51.4% of people walking to work and 12.2% of homes having no motor vehicle.
The population is very transient, with 37.6% moving in the last five years and a striking 51.6% of recent arrivals coming from overseas.
Employment is strong, with a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Half of the workforce is employed in accommodation and food services, consistent with the area's role as a tourism hub.
The village is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, despite the steep 24.6% average terrain slope.