Tea Gardens at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
3,288
Median age 69
The brief
What to know about Tea Gardens.
The postcode for Tea Gardens is 2324 (NSW).
Tea Gardens (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Tea Gardens has roughly 3,288 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Tea Gardens scores 8/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tea Gardens's population at 3,288, with a median age of 69. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,288
Median age
69
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
3,288
Median age: 69
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Safety
Crime and safety.
112
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.
8
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tea Gardens.
Local schools for Tea Gardens
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Government School Catchment
Tea Gardens Public School
Shoal Bay Public School
Tomaree High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Tea Gardens.
- What is the Tea Gardens postcode?
- Tea Gardens is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Tea Gardens?
- Tea Gardens is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tea Gardens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Tea Gardens?
- There are 8 schools serving Tea Gardens on this page, including Tea Gardens Public School, St Michael's Primary School, Shoal Bay Public School.
- How walkable is Tea Gardens?
- Tea Gardens has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Tea Gardens?
- Tea Gardens is close to Hawks Nest, Nelson Bay, Pindimar, Shoal Bay, Corlette.
- What is the population of Tea Gardens?
- The population of Tea Gardens is approximately 3,288 (2021 Census). The median age is 69.
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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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