Tenambit at a glance
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
3,088
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Tenambit.
The postcode for Tenambit is 2323 (NSW).
Tenambit (2323) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Tenambit has roughly 3,088 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Tenambit scores 12/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tenambit's population at 3,088, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,088
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
30%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
3,088
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
213
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.
12
0
85
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Tenambit.
Local schools for Tenambit
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Government School Catchment
Tenambit Public School
Maitland High School
Maitland Grossmann 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 Tenambit.
- What is the Tenambit postcode?
- Tenambit is in the 2323 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Tenambit?
- Tenambit is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2323, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tenambit?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Tenambit?
- There are 20 schools serving Tenambit on this page, including Tenambit Public School, Linuwel School Ltd, Maitland High School.
- How walkable is Tenambit?
- Tenambit has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 85.
- What suburbs are near Tenambit?
- Tenambit is close to Pitnacree, Raworth, Metford, Metford Dc, Ashtonfield.
- What is the population of Tenambit?
- The population of Tenambit is approximately 3,088 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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