Tenterfield Shire Council
Legume
Legume at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Legume.
Legume (2476) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Legume has roughly 168 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Legume scores 6/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Legume's population at 168, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Legume.
Local schools for Legume
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Government School Catchment
Killarney P-10 State School
Murray's Bridge State School
Urbenville Public School
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Frequently asked
About Legume.
- What is the Legume postcode?
- Legume is in the 2476 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Legume?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Legume?
- There are 20 schools serving Legume on this page, including Killarney P-10 State School, Murray's Bridge State School, Urbenville Public School.
- How walkable is Legume?
- Legume has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Legume?
- Legume is close to Acacia Creek, Lower Acacia Creek, Acacia Plateau, Koreelah, Old Koreelah.
- What is the population of Legume?
- Legume has approximately 168 residents. The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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