Tenterfield, NSW 2372 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tenterfield is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2372, home to 4,067 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tenterfield local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 537 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,067
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $933 /week
- Median personal income
- $517 /week
- Median family income
- $1,260 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tenterfield
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Tenterfield High School
- The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 39 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 81 bus stops
- Scott St Opp Tenterfield Police Station
- Tenterfield Rotary Park
- Scott St At Molesworth St
- Duncan St At Martin St
- Molesworth St At Rouse St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 17 cafés
- 14 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 27 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 40.9% of the 2,532 resolvable premises in Tenterfield. 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: 31.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 21.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 40.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 409 across postcode 2372 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 32% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 99 violent offences, 82 other offences, 79 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tenterfield?
Tenterfield (NSW 2372) had 4,067 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Tenterfield local government area.
What is the median rent in Tenterfield?
The median advertised rent in Tenterfield is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tenterfield?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Tenterfield covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tenterfield High School (0.6 km), The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tenterfield?
Tenterfield is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (40.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tenterfield?
Across postcode 2372, 409 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (99), other (82), theft (79). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Tenterfield?
81 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tenterfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 39 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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