Tenterfield, NSW 2372
Tenterfield Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2372
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Median house price
$530,000
+19.1% over the past year.
Median of 120 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Tenterfield at a glance
- Median unit
- $183,600
- Weekly rent
- $450
- Houses
- Population
- 4,067
- Median age 55
Prices: Median of 120 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2372), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Tenterfield
Houses change hands at $530,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (120 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $183,600, roughly 65% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+19.1%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +19.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $106,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Tenterfield on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2372)
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What to know about Tenterfield
Tenterfield (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW. The median house here is $530,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +19.1% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Tenterfield has roughly 4,067 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
What it’s like to live here
Tenterfield scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 27°C (mild), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 789 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Tenterfield
Schools serving Tenterfield: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Tenterfield High School
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Non-government schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 50/100
- Transit
- 10/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Tenterfield's population at 4,067, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 73%
- Renter occupied
- 22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.42% (median rent $450/wk against a $530,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +19.1% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.42%
- On the $530,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +19.1%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
178 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 789 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Tenterfield
- What is the median house price in Tenterfield?
- The median house price in Tenterfield, NSW 2372 is $530,000 (median of 120 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $183,600. Annual growth is +19.1%.
- How much is my house worth in Tenterfield?
- A useful starting point is the Tenterfield median house price of $530,000 (units $183,600). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Tenterfield a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Tenterfield is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $450 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2372), June 2026) against the median house price of $530,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 19.1% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Tenterfield is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Tenterfield postcode?
- Tenterfield is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Tenterfield?
- Tenterfield is a suburb in the Tenterfield Shire Council area, NSW 2372.
- What is the average rent in Tenterfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450.
- What schools are in Tenterfield?
- There are 3 schools serving Tenterfield on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Tenterfield High School, The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School.
- How walkable is Tenterfield?
- Tenterfield has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Tenterfield?
- Tenterfield is close to Sunnyside, Bryans Gap, Bungulla, Steinbrook, The Scrub.
- What is the population of Tenterfield?
- The population of Tenterfield is approximately 4,067 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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