Tahmoor, NSW 2573 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tahmoor is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2573, home to 5,777 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollondilly local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 69 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,777
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $1,739 /week
- Median personal income
- $792 /week
- Median family income
- $2,030 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Tahmoor Public School
- Thirlmere Public School
- Picton High School
- Buxton Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 48 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 113 bus stops
- Remembrance Drwy At Emmett St
- Remembrance Drwy Opp Tahmoor Shopping Village
- George St Opp Tahmoor Station
- Tahmoor Public School, Bronzewing St
- Tahmoor Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 16 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 35.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.0% of the 3,614 resolvable premises in Tahmoor. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 57.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 7.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 337 across postcode 2573 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 101 violent offences, 64 theft, 53 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tahmoor?
Tahmoor (NSW 2573) had 5,777 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Tahmoor?
The median advertised rent in Tahmoor is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tahmoor?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Tahmoor covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tahmoor Public School (0.3 km), Thirlmere Public School (3 km), Picton High School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tahmoor?
Tahmoor is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tahmoor?
Across postcode 2573, 337 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (101), theft (64), property damage (53). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Tahmoor?
In Tahmoor, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (35.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tahmoor?
115 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tahmoor centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 48 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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