Tea Gardens, NSW 2324 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tea Gardens is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2324, home to 3,288 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Maitland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 173 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,288
- Median age
- 69 years
- Median household income
- $991 /week
- Median personal income
- $529 /week
- Median family income
- $1,181 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,420
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Tea Gardens Public School
- Shoal Bay Public School
- Tomaree High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Iluka St Opp Jacob St
- Banksia Park, Yalinbah St
- Coupland Av At Port Stephens St
- Coupland Av At Budgeree St
- Myall St Opp Coupland Av
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 22 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 9 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 49.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 41.3% of the 1,801 resolvable premises in Tea Gardens. 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: 41.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.2%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 27.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,112 across postcode 2324 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 700 violent offences, 424 theft, 264 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tea Gardens?
Tea Gardens (NSW 2324) had 3,288 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 69. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Tea Gardens?
The median advertised rent in Tea Gardens is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tea Gardens?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Tea Gardens covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tea Gardens Public School (0.6 km), Shoal Bay Public School (7.6 km), Tomaree High School (9.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tea Gardens?
Tea Gardens is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tea Gardens?
Across postcode 2324, 2,112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (700), theft (424), property damage (264). 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 Tea Gardens?
In Tea Gardens, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (49.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Tea Gardens?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tea Gardens centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus 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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