Demographics

Central Tilba is approximately 39.35 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Central Tilba was 288. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Central Tilba are $1000 to $1399. The most common weekly income bracket is $300 to $399 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $275 to $349.

Description

Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba are two villages near the Princes Highway in Eurobodalla Shire, New South Wales, Australia. At the 2011 census, the "state suburb" of Central Tilba (including Tilba Tilba and surrounding areas) had a population of 391 people. It is the site for the television series: River Cottage Australia. Central Tilba is located around 10 kilometres south south west of Narooma and is 60 kilometres north of Bega The entire village is classified by the National Trust as the Central Tilba Conservation Area. The ABC Cheese Factory in Central Tilba was in operation from September 1891 until 2006 and remains a local attraction. The Tilba Factory was purchased in 2012 by two local dairy farmers who installed new cheese making and milk bottling quipment, bringing back the age old tradition of dairy manufacture to the Tilba area. The milk bottled and cheese made on site are from two local dairy farms, one in Tilba one in Cobargo. There are 19 locals employed at the Tilba Factory where they produce award winning cheese, yoghurt, milk and cream, all from creamy jersey milk. Cheese and honey tastings are available to the public daily, milkshakes, coffee, icecreams, local jams, honey and an extensive range of giftware are also available.

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