Legume, NSW 2476 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Legume is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2476, home to 168 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia).

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Snapshot

Median house
Median rent$200 /wk
Population168
Area— km²
To CBD— km
LGATenterfield

Demographics

Population
168
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$788 /week
Median personal income
$461 /week
Median family income
$1,187 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Tenterfield
Statistical region (SA4)
New England and North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
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Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$200 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
25%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • 12297 Mt Lindesay Rd bus · 124 m
  • Mt Lindesay Rd Opp 12297 bus · 128 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 857 mm
  • Reference station: Amberley AMO, 84.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

NBN coverage data refreshes monthly from NBN Co.

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 52 across postcode 2476 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 20 violent offences, 7 theft, 7 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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