Tenterfield Shire Council
Tenterfield
Tenterfield at a glance
Median house
$530,000
+20.5% year on year
Median unit
$183,600
Sales data pending
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,067
Median age 55
About
Welcome to Tenterfield.
Tenterfield is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$530,000
+20.5% over the past year. Median unit price $183,600.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$530,000
+20.5% annual growth
$183,600
Sales data pending
28
Average days to sell
4,067
Median age: 55
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.45%
Based on $530,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.08%
Based on $183,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+20.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202673%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202628 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
$209K
5-year change
+154%
2026
$530K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,067
Median age
55
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Tenterfield.
- What is the median house price in Tenterfield?
- The median house price in Tenterfield, NSW 2372 is $530,000. 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.
- 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?
- Tenterfield has approximately 4,067 residents. 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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