Tambar Springs at a glance
Median house
$182,500
Median unit
$153,360
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
273
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Tambar Springs.
The postcode for Tambar Springs is 2381 (NSW).
The median house price in Tambar Springs is $182,500.
Tambar Springs (2381) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW. The median house here is $182,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Tambar Springs has roughly 273 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Tambar Springs scores 4/100 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tambar Springs's population at 273, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
273
Median age
50
Family households
60%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $182,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $153,360, roughly 16% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $37,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Tambar Springs on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$182,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $153,360.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$182,500
$153,360
273
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.12% (median rent $250/wk against a $182,500 price tag). Units yield 6.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.12%
Based on $182,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.21%
Based on $153,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
48
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tambar Springs.
Local schools for Tambar Springs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Premer Public School
Mullaley Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Tambar Springs.
- What is the median house price in Tambar Springs?
- The median house price in Tambar Springs, NSW 2381 is $182,500. The median unit price is $153,360.
- What is the Tambar Springs postcode?
- Tambar Springs is in the 2381 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Tambar Springs?
- Tambar Springs is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2381, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tambar Springs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Tambar Springs?
- There are 2 schools serving Tambar Springs on this page, including Premer Public School, Mullaley Public School.
- How walkable is Tambar Springs?
- Tambar Springs has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tambar Springs?
- Tambar Springs is close to Premer, Bomera, Purlewaugh, Goolhi, Mullaley.
- What is the population of Tambar Springs?
- The population of Tambar Springs is approximately 273 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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