Tanja NSW

Postcode 2550 · Bega Valley LGA

Tanja is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2550). With a population of 174, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Tanja is $708,000, having dropped significantly 35.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Tanja is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1085, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bega Valley LGA is below average at 2,293 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Tanja offers a gross rental yield of 4.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($708K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -35.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$708K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-35.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education9/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$708K
-35.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$203
POPULATION
174
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,042
Personal Income /wk$586
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1085
Total Students6
Government1
Tanja Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1085
Data: 2025