Tenterden, WA 6322 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Tenterden is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6322, home to 240 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cranbrook local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 313 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 240
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,187 /week
- Median personal income
- $620 /week
- Median family income
- $1,410 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cranbrook
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Western Australia - Wheat Belt
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Forrest
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $160 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Cranbrook Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Albany Hwy Transwa Tenterden
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.8% of the 146 resolvable premises in Tenterden. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 93.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7,446 across the Great Southern District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,777 violent offences, 1,701 theft, 1,384 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tenterden?
Tenterden (WA 6322) had 240 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Cranbrook local government area.
What is the median rent in Tenterden?
The median advertised rent in Tenterden is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Tenterden?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Tenterden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cranbrook Primary School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Tenterden?
Tenterden is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Tenterden?
Across the surrounding area, 7,446 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (1,777), theft (1,701), drug offences (1,384). 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 Tenterden?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Tenterden centroid. 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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