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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$160 /wk
Population240
Median age49
Area414.7 km²
To CBD313 km
LGACranbrook

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$160 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Cranbrook Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Albany Hwy Transwa Tenterden bus · 824 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

Figures cover the whole Great Southern District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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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.

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