Tenterfield at a glance
Median house
$402,000
+20.5% year on year
Median unit
$183,600
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,067
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Tenterfield.
The postcode for Tenterfield is 2372 (NSW).
The median house price in Tenterfield is $402,000.
Tenterfield (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW. The median house here is $402,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +20.5% 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. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,067
Median age
55
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $402,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $183,600, roughly 54% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $80,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Tenterfield on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +20.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$402,000
+20.5% over the past year. Median unit price $183,600.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$402,000
+20.5% annual growth
$183,600
28
Average days to sell
4,067
Median age: 55
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.23% (median rent $250/wk against a $402,000 price tag). Units yield 7.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. 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 +20.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.23%
Based on $402,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.08%
Based on $183,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+20.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +20.5%/yr
2021
$158K
5-year change
+154%
2026
$402K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
396
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.
50
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tenterfield.
Local schools for Tenterfield
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Government School Catchment
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.
Frequently asked
About Tenterfield.
- What is the median house price in Tenterfield?
- The median house price in Tenterfield, NSW 2372 is $402,000. The median unit price is $183,600. Annual growth is +20.5%.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tenterfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- 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 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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