Tennyson, NSW 2754 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tennyson is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2754, home to 379 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 56 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,133 /week
- Median personal income
- $884 /week
- Median family income
- $2,319 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hawkesbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $468 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Glossodia Public School
- Kurmond Public School
- Comleroy Road Public School
- Kurrajong East Public School
- Colo High School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 55.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.1% of the 175 resolvable premises in Tennyson. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 2.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 2.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 93.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 273 across postcode 2754 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 70 violent offences, 66 theft, 41 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tennyson?
Tennyson (NSW 2754) had 379 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Hawkesbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Tennyson?
The median advertised rent in Tennyson is $468/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tennyson?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Tennyson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glossodia Public School (2.9 km), Kurmond Public School (4.4 km), Comleroy Road Public School (4.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tennyson?
Tennyson is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tennyson?
Across postcode 2754, 273 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (70), theft (66), other (41). 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 Tennyson?
In Tennyson, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (55.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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