Tambar Springs at a glance
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).
Tambar Springs (2381) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
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
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
273
Median age: 50
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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
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Frequently asked
About Tambar Springs.
- 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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