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Tamban

NSW 2441 • New South Wales

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
68.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandRemotePeaceful

About Tamban

Tamban is a small rural locality in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, situated in the Kempsey Shire Council area approximately halfway between Kempsey and Macksville near the Pacific Highway. The locality covers around 68 square kilometres and is primarily characterised by Tamban State Forest, which encompasses approximately 7,800 hectares of native bushland. With 94 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, Tamban is a sparsely settled area attracting those who value a remote bushland setting in the hinterland of the Macleay Valley Coast.

Tamban is best known for its state forest and the Tamban Forest Walk, a pleasant trail through maintained forestry roads offering views towards Mount Yarrahapinni and surrounding open fields. The locality is accessed via Frederickton and Collombatti, and lies within the broader Macleay Valley region where the Kempsey township — around 20 kilometres to the north — provides access to services, schools, and shopping. The Pacific Highway corridor connects residents to Macksville and Port Macquarie to the north and south respectively, while nearby Crescent Head and Hat Head offer coastal escapes within 40 kilometres.

Tamban falls under postcode 2441 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2441
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.82°, 152.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
68.11 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited rural services — Kempsey 20-25 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car is essential; Kempsey (approx. 20 km north) is the nearest town with services; Pacific Highway provides main access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote bushland locality with no local shops, footpaths, or public transport; a vehicle is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Tamban by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Tamban Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Tamban" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tamban known for? +

Tamban is known for Tamban State Forest, a large area of native bushland covering around 7,800 hectares, and for the Tamban Forest Walk — a popular easy-grade trail offering scenic views towards Mount Yarrahapinni. The locality provides a remote, nature-immersed setting in the Macleay Valley hinterland of the Mid North Coast.

How far is Tamban from Kempsey? +

Tamban is approximately 20 kilometres from Kempsey township, making it around a 20–25 minute drive for essential services, schools, and shopping along the Macleay Valley Coast.

Does Tamban have public transport? +

Tamban has no train or regular public bus service. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with access to the Pacific Highway corridor linking the area to Kempsey, Macksville, and Port Macquarie.

What is the population of Tamban? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tamban has a population of 94 residents. It is a small, sparsely settled locality within the Kempsey Shire Council area on the Mid North Coast.

Is Tamban a good place to live? +

Tamban suits individuals and families who value a remote bushland lifestyle with access to state forest walking trails and natural surroundings. Given its distance from services and lack of public transport, it is best suited to those comfortable with rural self-sufficiency.

What is the postcode for Tamban? +

The postcode for Tamban, NSW is 2441.