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- Thredbo's permanent population of ~477 (2016) is dwarfed by its accommodation capacity of 4,150 beds, making it heavily dependent on seasonal workers and tourists.
- The tourism industry dominates employment, with accommodation and food service accounting for over 50% of jobs.
- English-speaking residents of European ancestry (primarily British, Irish, Scottish) form the largest demographic groups.
- No significant tech startup presence; the economy is almost entirely tourism and resort-operations focused.
Ancestry
- Year
- 2016
Top Ancestries
Australian
- Percentage
- 25.3
English
- Percentage
- 21
Scottish
- Percentage
- 10.1
Irish
- Percentage
- 5.5
German
- Percentage
- 3.8
Major Employers
Kosciuszko Thredbo Pty Limited
- Sector
- Traveler Accommodation
- Operations
- Ski resort, mountain biking, alpine activities
Thredbo Alpine Apartments
- Sector
- Lodging & Resorts
- Employees
- 500-1000
- Revenue AUD
- A$38,800,000
Employment By Industry 2016
Accommodation
- Percentage
- 37.3
Cafes and Restaurants
- Percentage
- 13
Sports and Physical Recreation
- Percentage
- 5.1
Notable Countries Of Birth
- Year
- 2016
Top Origins
England
- Percentage
- 4
New Zealand
- Percentage
- 1.3
Taiwan
- Percentage
- 1.3
Ireland
- Percentage
- 0.8
Netherlands
- Percentage
- 0.8
Population
- Census Year
- 2016
- Permanent Residents
- 477
- Note
- Thredbo is a seasonal resort town with approximately 4,150 beds but a small permanent population.
Tech Presence
Limited; primarily hospitality and resort operations technology
Primary Industry
Tourism and hospitality
Foreign Born Percentage
- Year
- 2016
- Value
- 40.7
- Note
- Based on 2016 Census: 59.3% born in Australia, leaving ~40.7% born overseas
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.