Tahmoor at a glance
Population
5,777
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Tahmoor.
The postcode for Tahmoor is 2573 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Tahmoor (2573) sits in the Wollondilly region of NSW.
Tahmoor has roughly 5,777 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tahmoor's population at 5,777, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,777
Median age
34
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$545/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
5,777
Median age: 34
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
382
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tahmoor.
Local schools for Tahmoor
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Government School Catchment
Tahmoor Public School
Thirlmere Public School
Buxton Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tahmoor.
- What is the Tahmoor postcode?
- Tahmoor is in the 2573 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- Where is Tahmoor?
- Tahmoor is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2573. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Wollondilly Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tahmoor?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $545, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Tahmoor?
- There are 10 schools serving Tahmoor on this page, including Tahmoor Public School, Wollondilly Anglican College, Thirlmere Public School.
- What suburbs are near Tahmoor?
- Tahmoor is close to Couridjah, Thirlmere, Pheasants Nest, Buxton, Picton.
- What is the population of Tahmoor?
- The population of Tahmoor is approximately 5,777 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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