Tungsten at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,158
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Tungsten.
The postcode for Tungsten is 2371 (NSW).
Tungsten (2371) sits in the Inverell region of NSW.
Tungsten has roughly 1,158 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Tungsten scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Tungsten's population at 1,158, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,158
Median age
57
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$139/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,158
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Tungsten.
Local schools for Tungsten
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Government School Catchment
Emmaville Central School
Deepwater Public School
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Frequently asked
About Tungsten.
- What is the Tungsten postcode?
- Tungsten is in the 2371 postcode, in NSW, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- Where is Tungsten?
- Tungsten is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2371, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Tungsten?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $139.
- What schools are in Tungsten?
- There are 2 schools serving Tungsten on this page, including Emmaville Central School, Deepwater Public School.
- How walkable is Tungsten?
- Tungsten has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Tungsten?
- Tungsten is close to Emmaville, Tent Hill, The Gulf, Torrington, Wellington Vale.
- What is the population of Tungsten?
- The population of Tungsten is approximately 1,158 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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