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Tinderry

NSW 2620 • New South Wales

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
272.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Tinderry

Tinderry is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Canberra near the town of Queanbeyan. The locality covers around 273 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the rugged Tinderry Range country on the southern edge of the ACT, with alpine heathland, granite outcrops, and pastoral grazing on exposed tablelands.

Queanbeyan, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, provides comprehensive services as a major satellite city of the ACT with a hospital, schools, major supermarkets, and transport links. Canberra's full range of services as Australia's capital is within 50 kilometres. The Tinderry Range offers excellent bushwalking, four-wheel driving, and access to the Murrumbidgee River corridor. A car is essential as no public transport serves this area.

Tinderry falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by the Snowy Monaro Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Kurrajong electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Monaro
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Kurrajong
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.32°, 149.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
272.87 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2620

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2620, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$62,839
Median 2023–24
$75,205
▲ 19.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$85,871

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2620; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Queanbeyan
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)

Distance
50 km
By Train
Drive to Queanbeyan for light rail/bus to Canberra
By Car (Peak)
45–60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45 min

🛣️ Monaro Highway provides road access; Canberra Airport nearby

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Queanbeyan or Canberra.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Monaro Local Government Area, which contains Tinderry. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
125.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
89.7 / 100k
2yr Down 16.7% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
287.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
4.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
125.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Monaro →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tinderry known for? +

Tinderry is a remote rural locality in the Tinderry Ranges near Queanbeyan, known for its rugged alpine-fringe bushland, granite outcrops, and the Murrumbidgee River corridor on the doorstep of the ACT.

How far is Tinderry from Canberra CBD? +

Tinderry is approximately 50 kilometres south-east of Canberra CBD, around 45 to 60 minutes by road via the Monaro Highway.

Does Tinderry have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Tinderry. Queanbeyan (approximately 30 km north) has NSW TrainLink services, and a car is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Tinderry? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tinderry has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality in the southern NSW Tablelands.

Is Tinderry a good place to live? +

Tinderry suits those seeking rugged mountain-fringe rural living near Canberra, with the capital's services accessible within an hour and excellent bushwalking and four-wheel driving in the Tinderry Ranges.

What is the postcode for Tinderry? +

The postcode for Tinderry, NSW is 2620.

Is Tinderry a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tinderry is part of the Snowy Monaro LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.